fluorouracil - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DBL FLUOROURACIL 500mg/10mL injection BP vial
AUST R: 47260
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
19 Dec 2024
to
28 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other strengths are available.
FLUOROURACIL ACCORD fluorouracil 1000 mg/20 mL injection vial
AUST R: 285800
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
11 Apr 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other strengths are available.
FLUOROURACIL ACCORD fluorouracil 5000 mg/100 mL injection vial
AUST R: 285802
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
01 Oct 2024
to
14 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
FLUOROURACIL EBEWE fluorouracil 5000 mg/100 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 166741
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
15 Jan 2025
to
15 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand