cetrimide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
Bridgewest CHLORHEXIDINE 0.015% CETRIMIDE 0.15% irrigation solution ampoule
AUST R: 57021
Active ingredients:
cetrimide
chlorhexidine gluconate

Dosage form:
Solution, irrigation

Sponsor:
Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
089362 0666

From
01 Feb 2026
to
31 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Bridgewest CHLORHEXIDINE 0.05% CETRIMIDE 0.5% irrigation solution ampoule
AUST R: 57011
Active ingredients:
cetrimide
chlorhexidine gluconate

Dosage form:
Solution, irrigation

Sponsor:
Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
089362 0666

From
01 Feb 2026
to
30 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing