sodium pertechnetate(99mTc) - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
GENTECH molybdenum (99Mo) / technetium (99mTc) sterile generator for production of sodium pertechnetate (99mTc) 370GBq injection multidose vial
AUST R: 75859
Active ingredients:
sodium pertechnetate(99mTc)

Dosage form:
Injection

Sponsor:
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation T/A ANSTO

Phone:
1800 251 572

From
25 Mar 2024
to
29 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
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.
GENTECH molybdenum (99Mo) / technetium (99mTc) sterile generator for production of sodium pertechnetate (99mTc) injection multidose vial
AUST R: 72820
Active ingredients:
sodium pertechnetate(99mTc)

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation T/A ANSTO

Phone:
1800 251 572

From
25 Mar 2024
to
29 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
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.
TECHNELITE Molybdenum(99Mo)/Technetium(99mTc) sterile Generator for production of Sodium pertechnetate(99mTc) injection multidose vial
AUST R: 130301
Active ingredients:
sodium pertechnetate(99mTc)

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Global Medical Solutions Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
95038100

From
30 Nov 2020
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
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.