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Bridgewest WATER FOR INJECTION BP 20 mL injection solution ampoule AUST R: 49288Active ingredients:
water for injections
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 161 156
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From
30 Aug 2023
to
20 Dec 2023
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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PROQUAD measles mumps rubella varicella live virus vaccine injection vial with prefilled diluent syringe AUST R: 126157Active ingredients:
water for injections
live varicella vaccine
Measles virus
Mumps virus
Rubella virus
Dosage form:
Injection, diluent for
Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800642865
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From
30 Jun 2023
to
01 Jul 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative products are available
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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
10 Oct 2023
to
18 Dec 2023
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Emergency Supply Only
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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Bridgewest WATER FOR INJECTION BP 5 mL injection solution ampoule AUST R: 49286Active ingredients:
water for injections
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
0893620666
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From
26 Apr 2023
to
03 Oct 2023
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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