sodium oxidronate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
RADPHARM HDP sodium oxidronate 3.15 mg kit for the preparation of technetium (99m Tc) oxidronate for injection
AUST R: 160732
Active ingredients:
sodium oxidronate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Global Medical Solutions Australia Pty Limited T/A Radpharm Scientific

Phone:
95038100

From
06 May 2024
to
31 Dec 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals and search for the active ingredient.

TECHNESCAN HDP kit for preparation of Technetium [99mTc] oxidronate powder for injection vial
AUST R: 75500
Active ingredients:
sodium oxidronate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Landauer Radiopharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0286514000

From
25 Jun 2026
to
15 Jul 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Related information:

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Healthcare professionals to consider alternative treatment options.