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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 Dec 2024
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
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: Unavailable
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals and search for the active ingredient.
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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 31 Jan 2025
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
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 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 18 Nov 2024 to 11 Apr 2025
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Shortage status: Anticipated
Availability: Available
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
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