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DIANEAL Low Calcium with 1.5% w/v Glucose Peritoneal Dialysis Solution bag AUST R: 16750Active ingredients:
calcium chloride dihydrate
glucose
magnesium chloride hexahydrate
sodium chloride
sodium lactate
Dosage form:
Solution, irrigation
Sponsor:
Vantive Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 920 133
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From
26 Aug 2024
to
31 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.
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DIANEAL Low Calcium with 2.5% w/v Glucose Peritoneal Dialysis Solution bag AUST R: 16847Active ingredients:
calcium chloride dihydrate
glucose
magnesium chloride hexahydrate
sodium chloride
sodium lactate
Dosage form:
Solution, irrigation
Sponsor:
Vantive Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 920 133
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From
26 Aug 2024
to
31 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.
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EXTRANEAL 7.5% w/v icodextrin peritoneal dialysis solution bag AHB5546 AUST R: 91344Active ingredients:
calcium chloride dihydrate
icodextrin
magnesium chloride hexahydrate
sodium chloride
sodium lactate
Dosage form:
Solution, dialysis
Sponsor:
Vantive Pty Ltd
Phone:
0417482968
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From
16 Jul 2024
to
30 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Vantive Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 920 133.
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RADPHARM COLLOID kit for the preparation of Technetium(99mTc) calcium phytate injection composite pack AUST R: 14332Active ingredients:
fytic acid
calcium chloride dihydrate
potassium hydrogen phthalate
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Global Medical Solutions Australia Pty Limited T/A Radpharm Scientific
Phone:
02 9503 8100
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From
19 Oct 2016
to
31 Dec 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. Please contact the approval holder for details on supply: Global Medical Solutions Australia Pty Limited T/A Radpharm Scientific - Ph: 02 9503 8100
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