bortezomib - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BORTEZOMIB ACCORD bortezomib 3.5 mg/1.4 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 369472
Active ingredients:
bortezomib

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
26 Mar 2024
to
29 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

BORTEZOMIB BAXTER bortezomib 3.5 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 379611
Active ingredients:
bortezomib

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

Deletion from market:
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

BORTEZOMIB JUNO bortezomib 1mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 283340
Active ingredients:
bortezomib

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 3 8888 1288

Deletion from market:
01 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.

BORTEZOMIB-TEVA bortezomib 3.5 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 293593
Active ingredients:
bortezomib

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 288 382

Deletion from market:
30 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

DBL BORTEZOMIB 2.5 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 275710
Active ingredients:
bortezomib

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative product is available.

VELCADE bortezomib 3.5 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 104542
Active ingredients:
bortezomib

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800226334

Deletion from market:
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.