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bupivacaine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
MARCAIN 0.5%w/v bupivacaine hydrochloride (as monohydrate) 100mg/20 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 48328
Active ingredients:
bupivacaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
23 May 2023
to
13 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
sponsor is working to expedite next shipment
BUPIVACAINE-BAXTER bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate 50 mg/20 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 223236
Active ingredients:
bupivacaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

Deletion from market:
01 Aug 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
MARCAIN 0.125% WITH FENTANYL 100 mcg/20mL bupivacaine hydrochloride 1.25mg/mL and fentanyl 5 mcg/mL (citrate) 20mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 123384
Active ingredients:
bupivacaine hydrochloride
fentanyl citrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

Deletion from market:
01 May 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability