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DBL FLUOROURACIL 500mg/10mL injection BP vial AUST R: 47260Active ingredients:
fluorouracil
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
19 Dec 2024
to
14 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
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DBL FLUOROURACIL INJECTION BP fluorouracil 2.5g/50mL injection vial AUST R: 75832Active ingredients:
fluorouracil
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
11 Feb 2025
to
30 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.
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FLUOROURACIL ACCORD fluorouracil 1000 mg/20 mL injection vial AUST R: 285800Active ingredients:
fluorouracil
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 222 673
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From
11 Apr 2024
to
30 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
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FLUOROURACIL ACCORD fluorouracil 2500 mg/50 mL injection vial AUST R: 285803Active ingredients:
fluorouracil
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 222 673
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From
04 Feb 2025
to
31 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.
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FLUOROURACIL ACCORD fluorouracil 5000 mg/100 mL injection vial AUST R: 285802Active ingredients:
fluorouracil
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 222 673
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From
01 Oct 2024
to
31 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.
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FLUOROURACIL EBEWE fluorouracil 5000 mg/100 mL solution for injection vial AUST R: 166741Active ingredients:
fluorouracil
Dosage form:
Injection, solution
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
14 Jan 2025
to
30 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.
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FLUOROURACIL VIATRIS fluorouracil 5%w/w cream tube AUST R: 384710Active ingredients:
fluorouracil
Dosage form:
Cream
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800222673
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From
07 Feb 2025
to
30 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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