bupivacaine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information
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MARCAIN 0.5% bupivacaine hydrochloride (as monohydrate) 50mg/10mL injection ampoule AUST R: 11937Active ingredients:
bupivacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
02 Dec 2024
to
15 Feb 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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MARCAIN 0.25% EPIDURAL INFUSION bupivacaine hydrochloride (as monohydrate) 250mg/100mL injection bag AUST R: 11953Active ingredients:
bupivacaine hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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Deletion from market:
01 May 2025
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Other strengths are available
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