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ALPRIM trimethoprim 300 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 63518Active ingredients:
trimethoprim
Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 274 276
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From 15 Jul 2022 to 31 Mar 2023
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. Please contact the approval holder for details on supply: Medsurge Pty Ltd - 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
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DBL SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400 mg and TRIMETHOPRIM 80 mg/5 mL concentrated injection ampoule AUST R: 16293Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim
Dosage form: Injection, concentrated
Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800675229
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From 11 Aug 2019 to 10 Mar 2023
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Unavailable
Reason: Manufacturing
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RESPRIM FORTE trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160 mg/800 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 17682Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim
Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 274 276
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From 28 Oct 2022 to 10 Feb 2023
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. Please contact the approval holders for details on supply: Medsurge - sales@medsurge.com.au or 1300 788 261 | Pro Pharmaceuticals - orders@propg.com.au or 1300 077 674
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RESPRIM trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 80 mg/400 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 17681Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim
Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 274 276
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From 19 Dec 2022 to 15 Mar 2023
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Emergency Supply Only
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages Unregistered products have 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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SEPTRIN FORTE trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160/800 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 10998Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim
Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor: Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 195 055
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From 17 Oct 2022 to 10 Mar 2023
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Unavailable
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages
Unregistered products have 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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TRIMETHOPRIM VIATRIS trimethoprim 300 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 338350Active ingredients:
trimethoprim
Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 274 276
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From 18 Jan 2023 to 31 Mar 2023
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. Please contact the approval holder for details on supply: Medsurge Pty Ltd - 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
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TRIPRIM trimethoprim 300mg tablet bottle AUST R: 11009Active ingredients:
trimethoprim
Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor: Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 195 055
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From 23 Dec 2022 to 03 Mar 2023
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Unavailable
Reason: Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. Please contact the approval holder for details on supply: Medsurge Pty Ltd - 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
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