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DBL METHOTREXATE 1g/10mL injection vial AUST R: 16312Active ingredients:
methotrexate
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800-675-229
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From 19 Oct 2023 to 21 Feb 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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DBL METHOTREXATE 500mg/20mL injection BP vial AUST R: 47252Active ingredients:
methotrexate
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800-675-229
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From 23 Jan 2024 to 23 Jan 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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DBL METHOTREXATE 5mg/2mL injection vial AUST R: 16313Active ingredients:
methotrexate
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800-675-229
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From 15 Dec 2023 to 27 Feb 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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Pfizer (Australia) METHOTREXATE 1000mg/10mL injection BP vial AUST R: 10778Active ingredients:
methotrexate
Dosage form: Injection, solution
Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800-675-229
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Deletion from market:
01 Dec 2023
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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