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PIPERACILLIN/TAZOBACTAM KABI 4 g/0.5 g piperacillin (as sodium)/tazobactam (as sodium) 4 g/0.5 g powder for injection bottle AUST R: 311283Active ingredients:
piperacillin sodium
tazobactam sodium
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
293915555
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From
26 Apr 2024
to
19 Jul 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
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TAZOPIP 4 g/0.5 g piperacillin (as sodium) 4 g and tazobactam (as sodium) 0.5 g powder for injection vial AUST R: 144970Active ingredients:
piperacillin sodium
tazobactam sodium
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 274 276
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From
03 Feb 2023
to
31 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
Other brands are available.
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