aciclovir - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DBL Aciclovir 250mg/10mL Intravenous infusion injection vial
AUST R: 56809
Active ingredients:
aciclovir

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
22 Aug 2023
to
28 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
ACICLOVIR ACCORD aciclovir 250 mg/10 mL injection vial
AUST R: 313546
Active ingredients:
aciclovir

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
15 May 2024
to
11 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
ACICLOVIR ACCORD aciclovir 500 mg/20 mL injection vial
AUST R: 313549
Active ingredients:
aciclovir

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
05 Aug 2024
to
11 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing