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CISPLATIN ACCORD cisplatin 100 mg/100 mL concentrated injection vial AUST R: 286791Active ingredients:
cisplatin
Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 222 673
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From
09 Apr 2024
to
31 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Orspec Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.
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CISPLATIN ACCORD cisplatin 50 mg/50 mL concentrated injection vial AUST R: 286786Active ingredients:
cisplatin
Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 222 673
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From
18 Nov 2024
to
31 Jan 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
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DBL CISPLATIN 100mg/100mL injection vial AUST R: 47276Active ingredients:
cisplatin
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
28 Aug 2024
to
11 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Orspec Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.
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DBL CISPLATIN 50mg/50mL injection vial AUST R: 47275Active ingredients:
cisplatin
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
17 Jun 2024
to
04 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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