paclitaxel - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ANZATAX paclitaxel 300mg/50mL injection vial
AUST R: 91256
Active ingredients:
paclitaxel

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
16 Aug 2024
to
10 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

PACLITAXEL ACCORD paclitaxel 300 mg/50 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 219556
Active ingredients:
paclitaxel

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
10 Jul 2024
to
17 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing