sodium iodide(131I) - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
AUSTRALIAN RADIOISOTOPES Sodium Iodide (I-131) 50 - 6000MBq Therapy Capsule vial
AUST R: 22808
Active ingredients:
sodium iodide(131I)

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation T/A ANSTO

Phone:
1800251572

From
25 Mar 2024
to
17 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Sodium iodide(131I) 2000MBq/mL Therapy Solution oral liquid BP vial
AUST R: 48267
Active ingredients:
sodium iodide(131I)

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, solution

Sponsor:
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation T/A ANSTO

Phone:
1800251572

From
25 Mar 2024
to
17 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Sodium iodide(131I) 200MBq/mL Therapy Solution oral liquid BP vial
AUST R: 22807
Active ingredients:
sodium iodide(131I)

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, solution

Sponsor:
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation T/A ANSTO

Phone:
1800251572

From
25 Mar 2024
to
17 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.