salbutamol sulfate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SALBUTAMOL CIPLA salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5mL (as sulfate) inhalation ampoules
AUST R: 115652
Active ingredients:
salbutamol sulfate

Dosage form:
Inhalation, conventional

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

From
30 Dec 2022
to
31 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
SALBUTAMOL CIPLA salbutamol 5mg/2.5mL (as sulfate) inhalation ampoules
AUST R: 115657
Active ingredients:
salbutamol sulfate

Dosage form:
Inhalation, conventional

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

From
17 Mar 2025
to
31 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
A product in an alternative strength is available.
VENTOLIN NEBULES salbutamol 5mg/2.5mL (as sulfate) inhalation solution ampoule
AUST R: 12534
Active ingredients:
salbutamol sulfate

Dosage form:
Inhalation

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800033109

From
02 Dec 2025
to
19 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. A product in an alternative strength is available.