clindamycin phosphate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ACNATAC clindamycin (as phosphate) 1.0% w/w and tretinoin 0.025% w/w topical gel, tube
AUST R: 232394
Active ingredients:
clindamycin phosphate
tretinoin

Dosage form:
Gel

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
22 Mar 2024
to
10 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

DALACIN C clindamycin 600mg/4mL (as phosphate) injection ampoule
AUST R: 47636
Active ingredients:
clindamycin phosphate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
14 Jun 2024
to
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.