HEPARINISED SALINE 50IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule - medicine shortage information

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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
HEPARINISED SALINE 50IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule AUST R: 66684 Active ingredients: heparin sodium Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800-675-229	From 23 Sep 2024 to 28 Feb 2025	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.

Product details

Supply Impact Dates

Further Details

HEPARINISED SALINE 50IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule
AUST R: 66684
Active ingredients:
heparin sodium

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
23 Sep 2024
to
28 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.