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BAXTER 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE 900mg/100mL injection BP bag AHB1307/AHB1364 AUST R: 48515Active ingredients:
sodium chloride
Dosage form:
Injection, intravenous infusion
Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300302409
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From
01 Mar 2023
to
31 Oct 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Overseas-registered alternatives have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient. The TGA have published a web statement outlining key information about the shortage which is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-intravenous-iv-fluids.
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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 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative product are available.
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DIANEAL PD-4 Low Calcium with 1.5% w/v Glucose Peritoneal Dialysis Solution bag 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 PD-4 Low Calcium with 2.5% w/v Glucose Peritoneal Dialysis Solution bag 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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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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Deletion from market:
01 Sep 2025
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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