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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
15 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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FRESOFOL 1% MCT/LCT propofol 1000mg/100mL emulsion for intravenous injection/infusion vial AUST R: 193610Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0293915555
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From
31 Mar 2025
to
09 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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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
22 Apr 2025
to
06 May 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
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PROVIVE MCT-LCT 1% propofol 1000mg/100mL emulsion for injection vial AUST R: 162320Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300302409
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Deletion from market:
31 May 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products 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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