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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
DBL LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM folinic acid 300 mg/30 mL (as calcium folinate) injection vial AUST R: 116688 Active ingredients: calcium folinate Dosage form: Injection Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800-675-229	From 27 Jun 2023 to 09 Feb 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.
Pfizer (Australia) LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM folinic acid (as calcium folinate) 50mg/5mL injection USP ampoule AUST R: 61885 Active ingredients: calcium folinate Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800-675-229	From 20 Sep 2023 to 08 Mar 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic product is available.
DBL LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM folinic acid 50 mg/5 mL (as calcium folinate) injection USP vial (NF) AUST R: 42148 Active ingredients: calcium folinate Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800-675-229	From 22 Sep 2023 to 22 Sep 2023	Shortage status: Resolved Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing
Pfizer (Australia) LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM folinic acid (as calcium folinate) 100mg/10mL injection USP ampoule AUST R: 61887 Active ingredients: calcium folinate Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 675 229	Deletion from market: 30 Nov 2024	Shortage status: To be discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Other strengths are available.