methylprednisolone sodium succinate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SOLU-MEDROL ACT-O-VIAL methylprednisolone (as sodium succinate) 125mg powder for injection and diluent in one vial
AUST R: 171992
Active ingredients:
methylprednisolone sodium succinate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
07 Jun 2023
to
31 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

SOLU-MEDROL ACT-O-VIAL methylprednisolone (as sodium succinate) 40mg powder for injection and diluent in one vial
AUST R: 171991
Active ingredients:
methylprednisolone sodium succinate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
08 May 2023
to
11 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing