tobramycin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TOBI tobramycin 300mg/5mL solution for inhalation ampoule
AUST R: 73172
Active ingredients:
tobramycin

Dosage form:
Inhalation, conventional

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
05 Dec 2023
to
29 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
Pfizer (Australia) TOBRAMYCIN (as sulfate) 80 mg/2 mL injection BP ampoule
AUST R: 101217
Active ingredients:
tobramycin

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.