flucloxacillin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
FLOPEN flucloxacillin 250mg (as sodium) capsule blister pack
AUST R: 209367
Active ingredients:
flucloxacillin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
30 Apr 2021
to
23 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

FLOPEN flucloxacillin 500mg (as sodium) capsule blister pack
AUST R: 209368
Active ingredients:
flucloxacillin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
30 Apr 2021
to
23 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability