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iohexol - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
OMNIPAQUE 240 iohexol 25.9g/50mL injection bottle
AUST R: 39861
Active ingredients:
iohexol

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
GE Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 659 465

From
02 May 2022
to
13 Jan 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
OMNIPAQUE 300 iohexol 48.525g/75mL injection bottle
AUST R: 48243
Active ingredients:
iohexol

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
GE Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 659 465

Deletion from market:
17 Nov 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Similar alternative products are available
OMNIPAQUE 350 iohexol 15.1g/20mL injection vial
AUST R: 39868
Active ingredients:
iohexol

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
GE Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 659 465

Deletion from market:
04 Nov 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability