desonide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DESOWEN desonide 0.5 mg/g lotion bottle
AUST R: 67182
Active ingredients:
desonide

Dosage form:
Lotion

Sponsor:
Galderma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 800 765

From
15 May 2024
to
15 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The TGA is in consultation with subject matter experts and sponsors to develop a management strategy