meropenem - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
MERREM meropenem (as trihydrate) 1g powder for injection vial
AUST R: 54674
Active ingredients:
meropenem

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

MERREM meropenem (as trihydrate) 500mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 54675
Active ingredients:
meropenem

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.