cisplatin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CISPLATIN ACCORD cisplatin 100 mg/100 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 286791
Active ingredients:
cisplatin

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
09 Apr 2024
to
30 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative brand is available.

CISPLATIN ACCORD cisplatin 50 mg/50 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 286786
Active ingredients:
cisplatin

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
09 Apr 2024
to
31 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative brand is available.

DBL CISPLATIN 100mg/100mL injection vial
AUST R: 47276
Active ingredients:
cisplatin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
02 Apr 2024
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative strength available. Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

DBL CISPLATIN 50mg/50mL injection vial
AUST R: 47275
Active ingredients:
cisplatin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
11 Mar 2024
to
13 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing