propofol - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PROPOFOL-LIPURO 1% propofol 1000 mg/100 mL emulsion for injection bottle
AUST R: 220081
Active ingredients:
propofol

Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion

Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0407660243

From
01 Dec 2023
to
23 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment

PROPOFOL-LIPURO 1% propofol 500 mg/50 mL emulsion for injection bottle
AUST R: 220083
Active ingredients:
propofol

Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion

Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0407660243

From
01 Dec 2023
to
23 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

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