Updated Date:
24 Dec 2025
Product Detail:
BICILLIN L-A-benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate 600,000 units/1.17 mL suspension for injection syringe with needle
Shortage Status:
Current
AUST R:
293456
Availability:
Unavailable
Active Ingredient:
benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate
Reason:
Manufacturing
Dosage Form:
Injection,suspension
Supply Impact Dates
From 26 Jul 2023
To 31 Aug 2026
Management Action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. 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
