clindamycin hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ClindaTech Clindamycin hydrochloride 10mg/mL solution bottle
AUST R: 66687
Active ingredients:
clindamycin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Solution

Sponsor:
iNova Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 630 056

From
13 Sep 2024
to
29 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

CLINDAMYCIN BNM clindamycin (as hydrochloride) 150 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 219946
Active ingredients:
clindamycin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Boucher & Muir Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 627 680

Deletion from market:
01 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.