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Bridgewest SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% (90mg/10mL) injection BP ampoule AUST R: 49278Active ingredients:
sodium chloride
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800161156
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From
01 Jul 2024
to
31 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative product is available.
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DIANEAL Low Calcium with 1.5% w/v Glucose Peritoneal Dialysis Solution bag AHB9334/9766/9601 /9338 AUST R: 16750Active ingredients:
calcium chloride dihydrate
glucose
magnesium chloride hexahydrate
sodium chloride
sodium lactate
Dosage form:
Solution, irrigation
Sponsor:
Vantive Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 920 133
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From
26 Aug 2024
to
31 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.
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DIANEAL Low Calcium with 2.5% w/v Glucose Peritoneal Dialysis Solution bag AHB9345/9776/9602 /9348 AUST R: 16847Active ingredients:
calcium chloride dihydrate
glucose
magnesium chloride hexahydrate
sodium chloride
sodium lactate
Dosage form:
Solution, irrigation
Sponsor:
Vantive Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 920 133
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From
26 Aug 2024
to
31 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.
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DRAXIMAGE MAA kit for the preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Albumin Aggregated Injection AUST R: 261212Active ingredients:
aggregated albumin
Albumin
sodium chloride
stannous chloride dihydrate
Dosage form:
Powder
Sponsor:
Global Medical Solutions Australia Pty Limited T/A Radpharm Scientific
Phone:
0295038100
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From
05 Dec 2017
to
31 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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EXTRANEAL 7.5% w/v icodextrin peritoneal dialysis solution bag AHB5546 AUST R: 91344Active ingredients:
calcium chloride dihydrate
icodextrin
magnesium chloride hexahydrate
sodium chloride
sodium lactate
Dosage form:
Solution, dialysis
Sponsor:
Vantive Pty Ltd
Phone:
0417482968
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From
16 Jul 2024
to
30 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Vantive Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 920 133.
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Pfizer (Australia) SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% (900mg/100mL) IV infusion AUST R: 49280Active ingredients:
sodium chloride
Dosage form:
Injection, intravenous infusion
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
29 Aug 2024
to
19 Nov 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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