salbutamol sulfate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SALBUTAMOL CIPLA salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5mL (as sulfate) inhalation ampoules
AUST R: 115652
Active ingredients:
salbutamol sulfate

Dosage form:
Inhalation, conventional

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

From
30 Dec 2022
to
01 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.

VENTOLIN NEBULES salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5mL (as sulfate) inhalation solution ampoule
AUST R: 12533
Active ingredients:
salbutamol sulfate

Dosage form:
Inhalation

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 033 109

From
05 Sep 2024
to
05 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing