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PARACETAMOL KABI paracetamol 1000mg/100mL solution for injection in freeflex bag AUST R: 218687Active ingredients:
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0293915555
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From
18 Apr 2026
to
16 May 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
An alternative presentation is available.
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CODALGIN FORTE codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg and paracetamol 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226337Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 314 527
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From
17 Feb 2026
to
23 Mar 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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PARACETAMOL KABI paracetamol 500mg/50mL solution for injection vial AUST R: 203625Active ingredients:
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0293915555
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From
26 Mar 2026
to
10 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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B. BRAUN PARACETAMOL paracetamol 100 mg/10 mL solution for infusion ampoule AUST R: 275360Active ingredients:
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Injection
Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0407660273
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Deletion from market:
15 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative presentations are available.
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B. BRAUN PARACETAMOL paracetamol 500 mg/50 mL solution for infusion bottle AUST R: 275358Active ingredients:
paracetamol
Dosage form:
Injection
Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0407660273
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Deletion from market:
07 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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