BICILLIN L-A benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate 1,200,000 Units / 2.3 mL suspension for injection pre-filled syringe with needle - medicine shortage information
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BICILLIN L-A benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate 1,200,000 Units / 2.3 mL suspension for injection pre-filled syringe with needle AUST R: 147169Active ingredients:
benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate
Dosage form:
Injection, suspension
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
22 Apr 2025
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31 Aug 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The supply of Bicillin L-A 1.2 million unit prefilled syringe for injection has resumed, with supplies now available to order through wholesalers.
The TGA have published a web statement outlining key information about the shortage which is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-bicillin-l-benzathine-benzylpenicillin-tetrahydrate-prefilled-syringe-injection
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