fulvestrant - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
FASLODEX fulvestrant 250mg/5mL solution for injection pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 106955
Active ingredients:
fulvestrant

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
AstraZeneca Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800805342

Deletion from market:
31 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other brands are available.
FULVESTRANT ACCORD fulvestrant 250 mg/5 mL solution for injection pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 328533
Active ingredients:
fulvestrant

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

Deletion from market:
15 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.