silver sulfadiazine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
FLAMAZINE silver sulfadiazine 1.0% w/w cream jar
AUST R: 159338
Active ingredients:
silver sulfadiazine

Dosage form:
Cream

Sponsor:
Smith & Nephew Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9857 3999

Deletion from market:
01 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

FLAMAZINE silver sulfadiazine 1.0% w/w cream tube
AUST R: 159342
Active ingredients:
silver sulfadiazine

Dosage form:
Cream

Sponsor:
Smith & Nephew Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9857 3999

Deletion from market:
16 May 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted