cisatracurium besilate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CISATRACURIUM JUNO Cisatracurium besilate 5mg/2.5mL Solution for Injection ampoule
AUST R: 226854
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
10 Oct 2025
to
23 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative brand is available.
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
29 Sep 2025
to
10 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
CISATRACURIUM ACCORD cisatracurium (as besilate) 10 mg / 5 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 222405
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

Deletion from market:
10 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.