phenobarbital sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PHENOBARBITONE INJECTION phenobarbital sodium 219 mg/1 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 175471
Active ingredients:
phenobarbital sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
10 Jun 2025
to
15 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative presentations are available.