azacitidine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
AZACITIDINE ACCORD azacitidine100mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 265774
Active ingredients:
azacitidine

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
13 Sep 2024
to
31 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

AZACITIDINE-TEVA azacitidine 100 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 299040
Active ingredients:
azacitidine

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

Deletion from market:
31 May 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available