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MUPIROCIN-WGR mupirocin 20 mg/g ointment tube AUST R: 433092Active ingredients:
mupirocin
Dosage form:
Ointment
Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 79000
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From
21 Oct 2025
to
16 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
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BACTROBAN mupirocin 20mg/g ointment tube AUST R: 11145Active ingredients:
mupirocin
Dosage form:
Ointment
Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800033109
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From
12 Nov 2025
to
14 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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