bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
Pfizer (Australia) BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.25% (50mg/20mL) injection BP vial
AUST R: 11314
Active ingredients:
bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
25 Sep 2023
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
Pfizer (Australia) BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5% (50mg/10mL) injection BP ampoule
AUST R: 11312
Active ingredients:
bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
11 Mar 2024
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative products are available.
Pfizer (Australia) BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5% (100mg/20mL) injection BP vial
AUST R: 12725
Active ingredients:
bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
31 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability