teicoplanin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TARGOCID teicoplanin 400mg powder for injection vial with diluent ampoule
AUST R: 47886
Active ingredients:
water for injections
teicoplanin

Dosage form:
Diluent, not applicable

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.

TEICOPLANIN SANDOZ teicoplanin 400mg powder for injection vial with diluent ampoule
AUST R: 157812
Active ingredients:
teicoplanin

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

Deletion from market:
31 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.