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Pfizer (Australia) WATER FOR INJECTIONS 100mL BP vial AUST R: 49298Active ingredients:
water for injections
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800-675-229
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From 03 Mar 2023 to 02 Oct 2023
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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Pfizer (Australia) WATER FOR INJECTION 5mL BP ampoule AUST R: 49286Active ingredients:
water for injections
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800-675-229
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From 26 Apr 2023 to 02 Oct 2023
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Shortage status: Anticipated
Availability: Available
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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CETROTIDE cetrorelix 250 microgram (as acetate) powder for injection vial with diluent syringe AUST R: 74888Active ingredients:
water for injections
cetrorelix
Dosage form: Injection
Sponsor: Merck Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 633 463
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From 31 Aug 2022 to 12 Dec 2022
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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TARGOCID teicoplanin 400mg powder for injection vial with diluent ampoule AUST R: 47886Active ingredients:
water for injections
teicoplanin
Dosage form: Diluent, not applicable
Sponsor: Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800818806
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From 02 Feb 2023 to 08 Mar 2023
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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Pfizer (Australia) WATER FOR INJECTION 20mL BP ampoule AUST R: 49288Active ingredients:
water for injections
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 675 229
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Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2022
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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