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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
Pfizer (Australia) GENTAMICIN 80mg/2mL (as sulfate) injection BP ampoule AUST R: 11376 Active ingredients: gentamicin Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800-675-229	From 31 Oct 2024 to 31 Mar 2025	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Manufacturing Management action: An alternative generic product is available. An unregistered product has also been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.

Product details

Supply Impact Dates

Further Details

Pfizer (Australia) GENTAMICIN 80mg/2mL (as sulfate) injection BP ampoule
AUST R: 11376
Active ingredients:
gentamicin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
31 Oct 2024
to
31 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
An unregistered product has also been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.