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calcium folinate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
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
28 Feb 2022
to
19 Aug 2022

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing
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
19 Aug 2022
to
30 Aug 2022

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.