hydrocortisone acetate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SIGUENT HYCOR 1% hydrocortisone acetate 10mg/g eye ointment tube
AUST R: 139082
Active ingredients:
hydrocortisone acetate

Dosage form:
Eye Ointment

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 659 646

From
06 Dec 2024
to
12 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
COLIFOAM (10% w/w Hydrocortisone Acetate) Rectal Foam Cream aerosol can
AUST R: 43026
Active ingredients:
hydrocortisone acetate

Dosage form:
Enema

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

Deletion from market:
02 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing