cisatracurium besilate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CISATRACURIUM MEDSURGE cisatracurium (as besilate) 10 mg/5 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 401118
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Medsurge Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 788 621

From
24 Mar 2026
to
07 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
NIMBEX cisatracurium (as besilate) 10mg/5mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 55931
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
10 Apr 2026
to
16 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
NIMBEX cisatracurium (as besilate) 150mg/30mL injection vial
AUST R: 55934
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
20 Feb 2026
to
09 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
CISATRACURIUM JUNO cisatracurium (as besilate) 10mg/5mL Solution for Injection ampoule
AUST R: 226857
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

Deletion from market:
27 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.