acetylcysteine - medicine shortage information

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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
29 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

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

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
17 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.