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DBL SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400 mg and TRIMETHOPRIM 80 mg/5 mL concentrated injection ampoule AUST R: 16293Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim
Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
08 Apr 2025
to
30 Sep 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
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RESPRIM trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 80 mg/400 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 17681Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
02 May 2025
to
11 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
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BACTRIM DS tablet blister pack AUST R: 162563Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Echo Therapeutics Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300 848 328
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From
16 Apr 2025
to
12 May 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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RESPRIM FORTE trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160 mg/800 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 17682Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
05 Mar 2025
to
13 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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