tranexamic acid - medicine shortage information
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If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. In most cases your doctor and pharmacist will know about the possible substitute medicines to continue your care.
In some cases the Supply Detail section below will provide information about the special arrangements that are in place for your health professional to prescribe or supply a substitute medicine. These may include reference to Special Access Scheme or "Under section 19A"
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CYKLOKAPRON tranexamic acid 500mg tablet bottle AUST R: 14463Active ingredients:
tranexamic acid
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800675229
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From
15 Jan 2021
to
30 Mar 2021
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Status:
Resolved
Patient impact:
Medium
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected Increase in Demand
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APO-TRANEXAMIC ACID tranexamic acid 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 272732Active ingredients:
tranexamic acid
Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9236 2700
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From
21 Jan 2021
to
19 Apr 2021
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Status:
Current
Patient impact:
Medium
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
TGA Management Actions:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
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