trimethoprim - medicine shortage information
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If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. In most cases your doctor and pharmacist will know about the possible substitute medicines to continue your care.
In some cases the Supply Detail section below will provide information about the special arrangements that are in place for your health professional to prescribe or supply a substitute medicine. These may include reference to Special Access Scheme or "Under section 19A"
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Further Details |
DBL SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400 mg AND TRIMETHOPRIM 80 mg CONCENTRATE INJECTION BP 5mL injection ampoule AUST R: 16293Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800675229
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From
11 Aug 2019
to
30 Jun 2021
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Status:
Current
Patient impact:
Critical
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
TGA Management Actions:
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.
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