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DIPRIVAN propofol 500mg/50mL injection syringe AUST R: 75562Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300659646
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From
10 Apr 2025
to
27 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.
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PROVIVE 1% propofol 200mg/20mL emulsion for injection vial AUST R: 118938Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300302409
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Deletion from market:
31 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative presentations and brands available.
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PROVIVE MCT-LCT 1% propofol 500mg/50mL emulsion for injection vial AUST R: 162319Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300302409
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Deletion from market:
31 Jan 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
This product will be replaced by PROVIVE 1% propofol 500mg/50mL emulsion for injection vial (ARTG 118939).
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