sodium chloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BAXTER 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE 900mg/100mL injection BP bag AHB1307/AHB1364
AUST R: 48515
Active ingredients:
sodium chloride

Dosage form:
Injection, intravenous infusion

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

From
01 Mar 2023
to
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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

Management action:
Overseas-registered alternatives have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient. The TGA have published a web statement outlining key information about the shortage which is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-intravenous-iv-fluids.
Bridgewest SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% (90mg/10mL) injection BP ampoule
AUST R: 49278
Active ingredients:
sodium chloride

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800161156

From
01 Jul 2024
to
15 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
Pfizer (Australia) SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% (900mg/100mL) IV infusion
AUST R: 49280
Active ingredients:
sodium chloride

Dosage form:
Injection, intravenous infusion

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

Deletion from market:
01 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.