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trimethoprim - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ALPRIM trimethoprim 300 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 63518
Active ingredients:
trimethoprim

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
05 Oct 2021
to
18 Oct 2021

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing
DBL SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400 mg AND TRIMETHOPRIM 80 mg CONCENTRATE INJECTION BP 5mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 16293
Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800675229

From
11 Aug 2019
to
18 Feb 2022

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

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.