ceftazidime pentahydrate - medicine shortage information
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ZAVICEFTA 2000/500 ceftazidime (as pentahydrate) and avibactam (as sodium) powder for injection vial AUST R: 301205Active ingredients:
avibactam sodium
ceftazidime pentahydrate
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
25 Jul 2025
to
29 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment and is closely controlling the supply.
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CEFTAZIDIME JUNO ceftazidime (as pentahydrate) 2g powder for injection vial AUST R: 120544Active ingredients:
ceftazidime pentahydrate
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
0388881288
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Deletion from market:
30 Sep 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:
Alternative generic products are available.
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