tretinoin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
STIEVA-A 0.025% tretinoin 0.25mg/g cream tube
AUST R: 39837
Active ingredients:
tretinoin

Dosage form:
Cream

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800033109

Deletion from market:
22 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

STIEVA-A 0.05% tretinoin 0.5mg/g cream tube
AUST R: 39839
Active ingredients:
tretinoin

Dosage form:
Cream

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800033109

Deletion from market:
01 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability