ceftazidime pentahydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ZAVICEFTA 2000/500 ceftazidime (as pentahydrate) and avibactam (as sodium) powder for injection vial
AUST R: 301205
Active ingredients:
avibactam sodium
ceftazidime pentahydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
25 Jul 2025
to
29 Aug 2025

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.

CEFTAZIDIME JUNO ceftazidime (as pentahydrate) 2g powder for injection vial
AUST R: 120544
Active ingredients:
ceftazidime pentahydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

Deletion from market:
30 Sep 2025

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.