zoledronic acid monohydrate - medicine shortage information

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If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. In most cases your doctor and pharmacist will know about the possible substitute medicines to continue your care.

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-Zoledronic Acid 4mg/5mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 190337
Active ingredients:
zoledronic acid monohydrate

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 8202 8333

Deletion from market:
22 Jul 2019

Status:
Discontinued

Patient impact:
Medium

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Related information:

OSTIRA zoledronic acid solution for infusion 5 mg/100 mL bag
AUST R: 188019
Active ingredients:
zoledronic acid monohydrate

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800675229

From
31 Oct 2019
to
31 May 2020

Status:
Current

Patient impact:
Low

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

DBL ZOLEDRONIC ACID IV INFUSION zoledronic acid solution for infusion 4 mg/100 mL bag
AUST R: 188261
Active ingredients:
zoledronic acid monohydrate

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800675229

From
06 Sep 2019
to
09 Dec 2019

Status:
Resolved

Patient impact:
Low

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Other

DBL ZOLEDRONIC ACID CONCENTRATED INJECTION 4 mg/5 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 182071
Active ingredients:
zoledronic acid monohydrate

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800675229

From
21 Feb 2020
to
30 May 2020

Status:
Current

Patient impact:
Low

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected Increase in Demand

ZOLEDASTA zoledronic acid 5mg/100mL injection vial
AUST R: 205929
Active ingredients:
zoledronic acid monohydrate

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 8877 8333

From
09 Mar 2020
to
06 Aug 2020

Status:
Anticipated

Patient impact:
Medium

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing