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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
PARACETAMOL KABI paracetamol 500mg/50mL solution for injection vial AUST R: 203625 Active ingredients: paracetamol Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 0293915555	From 26 Mar 2026 to 12 Apr 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues Management action: Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative strength is available.
CODALGIN FORTE codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg and paracetamol 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226337 Active ingredients: codeine phosphate hemihydrate paracetamol Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated Sponsor: Viatris Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 314 527	From 17 Feb 2026 to 23 Mar 2026	Shortage status: Resolved Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing
B. BRAUN PARACETAMOL paracetamol 100 mg/10 mL solution for infusion ampoule AUST R: 275360 Active ingredients: paracetamol Dosage form: Injection Sponsor: B Braun Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 0407660273	Deletion from market: 15 Jul 2025	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Related information: https://bbraun.com.au Management action: Alternative presentations are available.
B. BRAUN PARACETAMOL paracetamol 500 mg/50 mL solution for infusion bottle AUST R: 275358 Active ingredients: paracetamol Dosage form: Injection Sponsor: B Braun Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 0407660273	Deletion from market: 07 Jul 2025	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Related information: https://www.bbraun.com.au Management action: Alternative brands are available.