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PFIZER DAPTOMYCIN daptomycin 350 mg powder for injection vial AUST R: 373705Active ingredients:
daptomycin
Dosage form:
Inhalation, powder for
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
08 Nov 2024
to
30 May 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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PFIZER DAPTOMYCIN daptomycin 500 mg powder for injection vial AUST R: 373704Active ingredients:
daptomycin
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
13 Feb 2025
to
30 May 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 working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
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DAPTOMYCIN DR.REDDY'S daptomycin 500 mg powder for injection vial AUST R: 337791Active ingredients:
daptomycin
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Dr Reddys Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0427306107
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From
04 Jan 2024
to
31 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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DAPTOMYCIN ACCORD daptomycin 500 mg powder for injection vial AUST R: 315393Active ingredients:
daptomycin
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 222 673
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Deletion from market:
08 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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