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Dosage form:Injection, suspension
Sponsor:Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:1800-675-229
From22 Apr 2025to30 Nov 2026
Shortage status:Current
Availability:Emergency Supply Only
Reason:Manufacturing
Management action:Contact the sponsor for more information on accessing emergency supply. Overseas-registered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals. The TGA has published a web statement outlining key information about the shortage which is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-bicillin-l-benzathine-benzylpenicillin-tetrahydrate-prefilled-syringe-injection
From26 Jul 2023to30 Nov 2026
Availability:Unavailable
Management action:The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. The TGA have published a web statement outlining key information about the shortage which is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-bicillin-l-benzathine-benzylpenicillin-tetrahydrate-prefilled-syringe-injection