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BOOSTRIX-IPV 0.5 mL injection syringe AUST R: 96137Active ingredients:
Diphtheria toxoid
Pertactin
Pertussis filamentous haemagglutinin
Pertussis toxoid
Poliovirus
Tetanus toxoid
Dosage form:
Injection, suspension
Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 033 109
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From
23 Jan 2023
to
31 Mar 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
Alternative products are available.
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ADACEL POLIO pertussis vaccine - acellular diphtheria and tetanus toxoids (adsorbed) combined with inactivated poliovirus 0.5mL injection syringe AUST R: 106576Active ingredients:
Diphtheria toxoid
Pertactin
Pertussis filamentous haemagglutinin
Pertussis fimbriae 2 + 3
Pertussis toxoid
Poliovirus
Tetanus toxoid
Dosage form:
Injection, suspension
Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800818806
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From
14 Sep 2023
to
09 Oct 2023
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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