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Dosage form:Injection, suspension
Sponsor:Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:1800-675-229
From26 Jul 2023to30 Apr 2025
Shortage status:Current
Availability:Unavailable
Reason:Manufacturing
Management action:An unregistered, alternative strength product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 4339 4239 for details on supply. A TGA web alert 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