doxorubicin hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
LIPOSOMAL DOXORUBICIN SUN Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 20mg/10mL Liposome Injection concentrate glass vial
AUST R: 202826
Active ingredients:
doxorubicin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection

Sponsor:
Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd

Phone:
0298872600

From
30 Jan 2026
to
20 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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

CAELYX doxorubicin hydrochloride 20 mg/10 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 60384
Active ingredients:
doxorubicin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

From
27 May 2025
to
09 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing