bortezomib - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BORTEZOM bortezomib 3.5 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 214246
Active ingredients:
bortezomib

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
15 Mar 2024
to
15 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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
24 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment. 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:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.