thiotepa - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TEPADINA thiotepa 100 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 370353
Active ingredients:
thiotepa

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

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

Phone:
02 8401 9777

From
03 May 2024
to
01 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.

TEPADINA thiotepa 15 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 370352
Active ingredients:
thiotepa

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

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

Phone:
02 8401 9777

From
30 Oct 2024
to
01 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

TEPADINA thiotepa 400 mg powder for injection and solvent dual chamber infusion bag
AUST R: 370354
Active ingredients:
thiotepa

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

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

Phone:
0284019777

From
08 Jan 2024
to
01 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative products in other strengths are available.

THIOTEPA-REACH thiotepa 15 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 364527
Active ingredients:
thiotepa

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0422429648

From
09 Dec 2024
to
27 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. If Australian registered stock is unavailable, an alternative product may be available via the Special Access Scheme (SAS)