pemetrexed disodium heptahydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ALIMTA pemetrexed (as disodium) 100 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 146828
Active ingredients:
pemetrexed disodium heptahydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800454559

Deletion from market:
30 Nov 2027

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

ALIMTA pemetrexed (as disodium) 500mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 96731
Active ingredients:
pemetrexed disodium heptahydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Eli Lilly Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800454559

Deletion from market:
30 Nov 2027

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.