bupivacaine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
MARCAIN 0.25% WITH ADRENALINE 1:400,000 20mL injection vial
AUST R: 125878
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
bupivacaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
27 May 2024
to
05 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

MARCAIN 0.5% WITH ADRENALINE 1:200,000 20mL injection vial
AUST R: 48329
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
bupivacaine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
27 May 2024
to
21 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing