busulfan - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BUSULFAN ACCORD busulfan 60 mg/10 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 300848
Active ingredients:
busulfan

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
18 Jun 2026
to
31 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Supply of an alternative product is under consideration.

Busulfan ARX busulfan 60mg/10mL injection vial
AUST R: 210228
Active ingredients:
busulfan

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
08 Sep 2026
to
08 Mar 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Supply of an alternative product is under consideration.