BAXTER 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE 900mg/100mL injection BP bag AHB1307/AHB1364 - medicine shortage information

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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
BAXTER 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE 900mg/100mL injection BP bag AHB1307/AHB1364 AUST R: 48515 Active ingredients: sodium chloride Dosage form: Injection, intravenous infusion Sponsor: Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd Phone: 1300302409	From 01 Mar 2023 to 30 Jun 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply Management action: Overseas-registered alternatives have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient. 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-intravenous-iv-fluids.

Product details

Supply Impact Dates

Further Details

BAXTER 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE 900mg/100mL injection BP bag AHB1307/AHB1364
AUST R: 48515
Active ingredients:
sodium chloride

Dosage form:
Injection, intravenous infusion

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

From
01 Mar 2023
to
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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

Management action:
Overseas-registered alternatives have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient. 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-intravenous-iv-fluids.