benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate - medicine shortage information
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BICILLIN L-A benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate 1,200,000 Units / 2.3 mL suspension for injection pre-filled syringe with needle AUST R: 147169Active ingredients:
benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate
Dosage form:
Injection, suspension
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 675 229
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From
03 Dec 2024
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31 Jan 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply and working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.
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BICILLIN L-A-benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate 600,000 units/1.17 mL suspension for injection syringe with needle AUST R: 293456Active ingredients:
benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate
Dosage form:
Injection, suspension
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
26 Jul 2023
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.
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