cisatracurium besilate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CISATRACURIUM JUNO cisatracurium (as besilate) 10mg/5mL Solution for Injection ampoule
AUST R: 226857
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
11 Nov 2024
to
14 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Alternative generic products are available.
NIMBEX cisatracurium (as besilate) 150mg/30mL injection vial
AUST R: 55934
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 659 646

From
06 Dec 2024
to
05 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
CISATRACURIUM ACCORD cisatracurium (as besilate) 10 mg / 5 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 222405
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

Deletion from market:
10 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
CISATRACURIUM ACCORD cisatracurium (as besilate) 150 mg / 30 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 222413
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

Deletion from market:
19 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
CISATRACURIUM JUNO cisatracurium (as besilate) 150mg/30mL Solution for Injection vial
AUST R: 226859
Active ingredients:
cisatracurium besilate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 8888 1288

Deletion from market:
01 May 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available