praziquantel - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BILTRICIDE Praziquantel 600mg Tablet bottle
AUST R: 18845
Active ingredients:
praziquantel

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd

Phone:
02 93916000

Deletion from market:
28 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. The TGA is working to develop a management strategy.