hydroxocobalamin chloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
HYDROXO-B12 hydroxocobalamin chloride 1mg/1mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 161606
Active ingredients:
hydroxocobalamin chloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
19 Jan 2024
to
04 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
NEO-B12 INJECTION Hydroxocobalamin 1000 microgram/1 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 121709
Active ingredients:
hydroxocobalamin chloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
05 Jul 2023
to
19 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing