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FRESOFOL 1% MCT/LCT propofol 500mg/50mL emulsion for intravenous injection/infusion vial AUST R: 193609Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0293915555
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From
15 Jul 2026
to
07 Aug 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
An alternative presentation is available.
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PROPOFOL-LIPURO 1% propofol 1000 mg/100 mL emulsion for injection bottle AUST R: 220081Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0459896841
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From
18 Jun 2026
to
24 Aug 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
Alternative presentations and brands available.
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PROPOFOL-LIPURO 1% propofol 500 mg/50 mL emulsion for injection bottle AUST R: 220083Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0459896841
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From
18 Jun 2026
to
24 Aug 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
Alternative presentations and brands available.
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PROVIVE 1% propofol 1000mg/100mL emulsion for injection vial AUST R: 118940Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300302409
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Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
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 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:
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 1% propofol 500mg/50mL emulsion for injection vial AUST R: 118939Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300302409
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Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
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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