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DBL ACETYLCYSTEINE injection concentrate acetylcysteine 2 g/ 10 mL injection ampoule AUST R: 121503Active ingredients:
acetylcysteine
Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
02 Dec 2024
to
30 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 181 060.
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ACETYLCYSTEINE-LINK INJECTION acetylcysteine 2g/10mL concentrated injection ampoule AUST R: 170803Active ingredients:
acetylcysteine
Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated
Sponsor:
Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T/A Link Pharmaceuticals
Phone:
1800 181 060
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From
24 Feb 2025
to
16 May 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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