topotecan hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TOPOTECAN ACCORD topotecan (as hydrochloride) 4 mg/4 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 310761
Active ingredients:
topotecan hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
02 Oct 2024
to
15 May 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

HYCAMTIN Topotecan (as hydrochloride) 4mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 58598
Active ingredients:
topotecan hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

Deletion from market:
12 May 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brand available.