cisatracurium besilate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CISATRACURIUM ACCORD cisatracurium (as besilate) 150 mg / 30 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 222413
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
05 Mar 2024
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available

CISATRACURIUM JUNO cisatracurium (as besilate) 150mg/30mL Solution for Injection vial
AUST R: 226859
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 8888 1288

Deletion from market:
01 May 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available