cytarabine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
Pfizer (Australia) CYTARABINE 100mg/5mL injection vial
AUST R: 11351
Active ingredients:
cytarabine

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
21 Oct 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply and working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative products are available.
Pfizer (Australia) CYTARABINE 1g/10mL injection vial
AUST R: 11352
Active ingredients:
cytarabine

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 May 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other generic by same sponsor available - DBL CYTARABINE 1g/10mL injection vial ARTG 47284.
Pfizer (Australia) CYTARABINE 2g/20mL injection vial
AUST R: 49285
Active ingredients:
cytarabine

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other generic by same sponsor available - DBL CYTARABINE 2g/20mL injection vial ARTG 47286.