bleomycin sulfate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CIPLA BLEOMYCIN 15K bleomycin sulfate 15000 IU powder for injection vial
AUST R: 220440
Active ingredients:
bleomycin sulfate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

Deletion from market:
29 Sep 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available

DBL BLEOMYCIN 15000IU (as sulfate) powder for injection vial
AUST R: 42569
Active ingredients:
bleomycin sulfate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
18 Dec 2023
to
15 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing