aciclovir sodium dihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ACICLOVIR VIATRIS aciclovir (as sodium) 250 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 233649
Active ingredients:
aciclovir sodium dihydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
24 Jun 2024
to
09 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

ACICLOVIR VIATRIS aciclovir (as sodium) 500 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 233648
Active ingredients:
aciclovir sodium dihydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
08 Jul 2024
to
09 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

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