sodium pyrophosphate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
RADPHARM PYP kit for the preparation of Technetium (99mTc) tin pyrophosphate powder for injection multidose vial
AUST R: 14328
Active ingredients:
sodium pyrophosphate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Global Medical Solutions Australia Pty Limited T/A Radpharm Scientific

Phone:
95038100

From
26 Sep 2024
to
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Global Medical Solutions, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 9503 8100.