cisatracurium besilate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
NIMBEX cisatracurium (as besilate) 5mg/2.5mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 55913
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
26 Jun 2026
to
04 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

NIMBEX cisatracurium (as besilate) 10mg/5mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 55931
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
10 Apr 2026
to
16 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

CISATRACURIUM JUNO cisatracurium (as besilate) 10mg/5mL Solution for Injection ampoule
AUST R: 226857
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

Deletion from market:
27 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

CISATRACURIUM JUNO Cisatracurium besilate 5mg/2.5mL Solution for Injection ampoule
AUST R: 226854
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

Deletion from market:
29 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing