folic acid - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SOLUVIT N powder for injection vial
AUST R: 40145
Active ingredients:
Biotin
cyanocobalamin
folic acid
nicotinamide
pyridoxine hydrochloride
riboflavine sodium phosphate
sodium ascorbate
sodium pantothenate
thiamine nitrate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0410431557

From
30 Apr 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

PHEBRA Folic Acid 5mg/1ml Injection vial
AUST R: 22852
Active ingredients:
folic acid

Dosage form:
Injection, intravenous infusion

Sponsor:
Phebra Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 720 020

Deletion from market:
31 May 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability