clindamycin phosphate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DALACIN T 1% clindamycin 10mg/mL (as phosphate) lotion bottle
AUST R: 67060
Active ingredients:
clindamycin phosphate

Dosage form:
Lotion

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
19 Sep 2024
to
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
DALACIN V clindamycin 2% (20mg/g) (as phosphate) cream tube
AUST R: 48431
Active ingredients:
clindamycin phosphate

Dosage form:
Cream

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800675229

From
25 Nov 2024
to
16 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

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