sulfamethoxazole - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BACTRIM DS tablet blister pack
AUST R: 162563
Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Echo Therapeutics Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 848 328

From
16 Apr 2025
to
30 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative brand is available.
DBL SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400 mg and TRIMETHOPRIM 80 mg/5 mL concentrated injection ampoule
AUST R: 16293
Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim

Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
08 Apr 2025
to
31 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
RESPRIM FORTE trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160 mg/800 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 17682
Active ingredients:
sulfamethoxazole
trimethoprim

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
05 Mar 2025
to
09 May 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.Alternative brands are available.