benzylpenicillin sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BENPEN benzylpenicillin sodium 1.2g powder for injection vial
AUST R: 10326
Active ingredients:
benzylpenicillin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Seqirus Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9389 2000

Deletion from market:
31 Aug 2027

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative Australian registered benzylpenicillin sodium injection brands are expected to commence supply. A TGA web statement outlining key information about the discontinuation and availability of alternative brands is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages-and-supply-disruptions/medicine-shortages/major-or-ongoing-medicine-shortages/about-discontinuation-benpen-benzylpenicillin-sodium-injection-products
BENPEN benzylpenicillin sodium 3g powder for injection vial
AUST R: 10327
Active ingredients:
benzylpenicillin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Seqirus Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9389 2000

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2027

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative Australian registered benzylpenicillin sodium injection brands are expected to commence supply. A TGA web statement outlining key information about the discontinuation and availability of alternative brands is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages-and-supply-disruptions/medicine-shortages/major-or-ongoing-medicine-shortages/about-discontinuation-benpen-benzylpenicillin-sodium-injection-products
BENPEN benzylpenicillin sodium 600mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 10329
Active ingredients:
benzylpenicillin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Seqirus Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9389 2000

Deletion from market:
30 Nov 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative Australian registered benzylpenicillin sodium injection brands are expected to commence supply. A TGA web statement outlining key information about the discontinuation and availability of alternative brands is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages-and-supply-disruptions/medicine-shortages/major-or-ongoing-medicine-shortages/about-discontinuation-benpen-benzylpenicillin-sodium-injection-products