daunorubicin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
Pfizer (Australia) DAUNORUBICIN (as hydrochloride) 20mg/10mL injection vial
AUST R: 12723
Active ingredients:
daunorubicin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 May 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
The product will be replaced by: PFIZER DAUNORUBICIN daunorubicin (as hydrochloride) 18.7 mg powder for injection vial ARTG 399600