tobramycin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DBL TOBRAMYCIN tobramycin 80mg/2mL injection BP vial
AUST R: 75686
Active ingredients:
tobramycin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
21 Jan 2025
to
15 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
Pfizer (Australia) TOBRAMYCIN (as sulfate) PF 80 mg/2 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 10776
Active ingredients:
tobramycin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
23 Jan 2025
to
11 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
TOBRAMYCIN VIATRIS tobramycin 80 mg/2 mL injection, solution vial
AUST R: 234429
Active ingredients:
tobramycin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
03 Dec 2024
to
20 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Pfizer (Australia) TOBRAMYCIN (as sulfate) 80 mg/2 mL injection BP ampoule
AUST R: 101217
Active ingredients:
tobramycin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.