gentamicin sulfate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
GENTAMICIN NORIDEM gentamicin (as sulfate) 80 mg/2 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 391250
Active ingredients:
gentamicin sulfate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Interpharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
0299766876

From
18 Dec 2024
to
31 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
There is limited availability of GENTAMICIN NORIDEM 80 mg/2 mL (ARTG - 391250) and supply is constrained at the wholesaler level for contracted customers. Interpharma is working to expedite the next shipment and support all customers nationally. An unregistered product has 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.

B. BRAUN GENTAMICIN gentamicin (as sulfate) 240 mg/80 mL injection, intravenous infusion, bottle
AUST R: 280507
Active ingredients:
gentamicin sulfate

Dosage form:
Injection, intravenous infusion

Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61407660243

Deletion from market:
05 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

B. BRAUN GENTAMICIN gentamicin (as sulfate) 360 mg/120 mL injection, intravenous infusion, bottle
AUST R: 280495
Active ingredients:
gentamicin sulfate

Dosage form:
Injection, intravenous infusion

Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61407660243

Deletion from market:
05 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

B. BRAUN GENTAMICIN gentamicin (as sulfate) 80 mg/80 mL injection, intravenous infusion, bottle
AUST R: 280508
Active ingredients:
gentamicin sulfate

Dosage form:
Injection, intravenous infusion

Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61407660243

Deletion from market:
05 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability