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PROPOFOL-LIPURO 1% propofol 500 mg/50 mL emulsion for injection bottle AUST R: 220083Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0407660273
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From
10 Jan 2026
to
27 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative generic product is available.
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PROPOFOL-LIPURO 1% (200 mg/20 mL) propofol injection / infusion ampoule AUST R: 142906Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, intravenous infusion
Sponsor:
B Braun Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0407660243
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From
01 Feb 2026
to
23 Feb 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Alternative brands are available. Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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PROVIVE 1% propofol 1000mg/100mL emulsion for injection vial AUST R: 118940Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300302409
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Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative presentations and brands available.
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PROVIVE 1% propofol 200mg/20mL emulsion for injection vial AUST R: 118938Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300302409
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Deletion from market:
31 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative presentations and brands available.
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PROVIVE 1% propofol 500mg/50mL emulsion for injection vial AUST R: 118939Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300302409
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Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative presentations and brands available.
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PROVIVE MCT-LCT 1% propofol 500mg/50mL emulsion for injection vial AUST R: 162319Active ingredients:
propofol
Dosage form:
Injection, emulsion
Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300302409
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Deletion from market:
31 Jan 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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