benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BICILLIN L-A benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate 1,200,000 Units / 2.3 mL suspension for injection pre-filled syringe with needle
AUST R: 147169
Active ingredients:
benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
22 Apr 2025
to
23 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals. 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
BICILLIN L-A-benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate 600,000 units/1.17 mL suspension for injection syringe with needle
AUST R: 293456
Active ingredients:
benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, suspension

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
26 Jul 2023
to
23 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. 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