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DAPTOMYCIN LUPIN daptomycin 500 mg powder for injection vial AUST R: 383872Active ingredients:
daptomycin
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
3980979000
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From
23 Feb 2026
to
01 May 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative brands are available. Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment
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PFIZER DAPTOMYCIN daptomycin 350 mg powder for injection vial AUST R: 373705Active ingredients:
daptomycin
Dosage form:
Inhalation, powder for
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
08 Nov 2024
to
10 Feb 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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PFIZER DAPTOMYCIN daptomycin 500 mg powder for injection vial AUST R: 373704Active ingredients:
daptomycin
Dosage form:
Injection, powder for
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
13 Feb 2025
to
10 Feb 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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