rocuronium bromide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DBL ROCURONIUM BROMIDE INJECTION rocuronium bromide 50mg/5mL injection solution vial
AUST R: 161275
Active ingredients:
rocuronium bromide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
ESMERON rocuronium bromide 50 mg/5 mL injection vial
AUST R: 57063
Active ingredients:
rocuronium bromide

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 818 553

Deletion from market:
01 May 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.