piperacillin sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TAZOPIP 4 g/0.5 g piperacillin (as sodium) 4 g and tazobactam (as sodium) 0.5 g powder for injection vial
AUST R: 144970
Active ingredients:
piperacillin sodium
tazobactam sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
03 Feb 2023
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Other brands are available.