doxorubicin hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DOXORUBICIN ACCORD doxorubicin hydrochloride 200 mg/100 mL concentrated solution for injection vial
AUST R: 174248
Active ingredients:
doxorubicin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
18 Nov 2024
to
17 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

CAELYX doxorubicin hydrochloride 50 mg/25 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 79921
Active ingredients:
doxorubicin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

From
09 Jul 2024
to
24 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing