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DBL HEPARIN SODIUM 5000IU/1mL (porcine mucous) injection BP ampoule AUST R: 12881Active ingredients:
heparin sodium
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
12 Nov 2024
to
11 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. 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.
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HEPARIN SODIUM 25000IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule AUST R: 49236Active ingredients:
heparin sodium
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
30 Sep 2024
to
31 Jan 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
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.
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HEPARIN SODIUM 5000IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule AUST R: 49232Active ingredients:
heparin sodium
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
24 Mar 2023
to
01 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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HEPARINISED SALINE 50IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule AUST R: 66684Active ingredients:
heparin sodium
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
23 Sep 2024
to
28 Feb 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
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.
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DBL HEPARIN SODIUM (porcine mucous) 5000IU/0.2mL injection BP ampoule AUST R: 16349Active ingredients:
heparin sodium
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
27 Jan 2025
to
21 Feb 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Only the 5 ampoule pack is in short supply. The 50 ampoule pack is available.
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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