thiopental sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
PENTOTHAL thiopental sodium 500 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 73505
Active ingredients:
thiopental sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T/A Link Pharmaceuticals

Phone:
1800 181 060

Deletion from market:
01 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability