valganciclovir - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
VALCYTE valganciclovir (as hydrochloride) 50 mg/mL powder for oral solution bottle
AUST R: 154382
Active ingredients:
valganciclovir

Dosage form:
Solution, powder for

Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800201564

From
22 Mar 2024
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

VALGANCICLOVIR HETERO valganciclovir (as hydrochloride) 450 mg film coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 329169
Active ingredients:
valganciclovir

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Hetero Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800954150

Deletion from market:
01 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available