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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DRAXIMAGE MAA kit for the preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Albumin Aggregated Injection
AUST R: 261212
Active 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

From
05 Dec 2017
to
31 May 2022

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
ASTRAZENECA SODIUM CHLORIDE 20% 2g/10mL injection BP ampoule
AUST R: 11983
Active ingredients:
sodium chloride

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

Deletion from market:
31 Oct 2020

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
SODIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION 0.9% w/v sodium chloride for injection 10 mL ampoule
AUST R: 199989
Active ingredients:
sodium chloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Interpharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 2 9976 6876

Deletion from market:
12 May 2021

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Other