acetylcysteine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ACETYLCYSTEINE-LINK INJECTION acetylcysteine 2g/10mL concentrated injection ampoule
AUST R: 170803
Active ingredients:
acetylcysteine

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T/A Link Pharmaceuticals

Phone:
1800181060

From
23 Sep 2024
to
27 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 181 060.

DBL ACETYLCYSTEINE injection concentrate acetylcysteine 2 g/ 10 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 121503
Active ingredients:
acetylcysteine

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
02 Dec 2024
to
31 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Pfizer has a limited amount of stock available for direct shipping. Please contact Pfizer on 1800 675 229 for details on how to order. Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.