fluticasone propionate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
FLUTICASONE CIPLA INHALER fluticasone propionate 125 microgram/actuation inhalation pressurised aerosol can metered dose
AUST R: 270515
Active ingredients:
fluticasone propionate

Dosage form:
Inhalation, pressurised

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

From
03 Nov 2023
to
31 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative products are available in a different strength and dosing formulation.

AXOTIDE CFC-Free fluticasone propionate 125 microgram/dose inhalation metered dose aerosol can
AUST R: 267494
Active ingredients:
fluticasone propionate

Dosage form:
Inhalation, pressurised

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800033109

From
15 Apr 2024
to
16 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

FLIXOTIDE CFC-Free Fluticasone propionate 125 microgram/dose inhalation metered dose aerosol can
AUST R: 63447
Active ingredients:
fluticasone propionate

Dosage form:
Inhalation, pressurised

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
18000 33109

From
01 Apr 2024
to
17 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

FLUTICASONE SALMETEROL CIP HALER 250/50 fluticasone propionate/salmeterol 250/50 mcg/dose inhalation powder pre-dispensed BP plastic inhaler
AUST R: 331741
Active ingredients:
fluticasone propionate
salmeterol xinafoate

Dosage form:
Inhalation, powder for

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

From
07 Dec 2023
to
22 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand