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ciprofloxacin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CIPROFLOXACIN GH ciprofloxacin 500 mg (as hydrochloride monohydrate) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 127781
Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
09 Sep 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
DBL CIPROFLOXACIN 200 mg/100 mL injection for intravenous infusion bag
AUST R: 123041
Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 Jul 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
DBL CIPROFLOXACIN 400 mg/200 mL injection for intravenous infusion bag
AUST R: 123042
Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability