zoledronic acid monohydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ACLASTA zoledronic acid 5mg/100mL injection solution vial
AUST R: 134664
Active ingredients:
zoledronic acid monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
15 Dec 2023
to
01 May 2024

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.

OSTEOVAN zoledronic acid 5mg/100mL injection solution vial
AUST R: 134665
Active ingredients:
zoledronic acid monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
17 Nov 2023
to
05 Apr 2024

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-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.

ZOLEDRONATE-DRLA 4 zoledronic acid 4mg/5mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 191995
Active ingredients:
zoledronic acid monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Dr Reddys Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0427306107

From
05 Apr 2024
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.

Zoledronic Acid SUN zoledronic acid 5 mg / 100 mL injection solution vial
AUST R: 208101
Active ingredients:
zoledronic acid monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd

Phone:
0298872600

Deletion from market:
01 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Product recall

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.