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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 30 Sep 2024
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative product is available.
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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.
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Pfizer (Australia) SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% (450mg/50mL) intravenous infusion AUST R: 10804Active ingredients:
sodium chloride
Dosage form: Injection, intravenous infusion
Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800-675-229
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Deletion from market:
01 Oct 2023
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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