Updated Date:
29 Jan 2026
Product Detail:
BICILLIN L-A benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate 1,200,000 Units / 2.3 mL suspension for injection pre-filled syringe with needle
Shortage Status:
Current
AUST R:
147169
Availability:
Limited Availability
Active Ingredient:
benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate
Reason:
Manufacturing
Dosage Form:
Injection,suspension
Supply Impact Dates
From 22 Apr 2025
To 31 Aug 2026
Management Action:
The supply of Bicillin L-A 1.2 million unit prefilled syringe for injection has resumed, with supplies now available to order through wholesalers.
The TGA have published a web statement outlining key information about the shortage which is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-bicillin-l-benzathine-benzylpenicillin-tetrahydrate-prefilled-syringe-injection
