iopromide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ULTRAVIST 240 iopromide 24.936g/50mL injection bottle
AUST R: 15709
Active ingredients:
iopromide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800008757

From
09 Oct 2024
to
15 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Other strengths are available.

ULTRAVIST 370 iopromide 384.5 g/500 mL solution for injection bottle
AUST R: 321040
Active ingredients:
iopromide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800008757

From
18 Mar 2024
to
12 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

ULTRAVIST-240 iopromide 49.872g/100mL injection bottle
AUST R: 76908
Active ingredients:
iopromide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800008757

From
05 Sep 2024
to
22 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand