iopromide - medicine shortage information

iopromide - medicine shortage information

03 Feb 2023

Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ULTRAVIST 300 iopromide 62.34g/100mL injection bottle
AUST R: 48507
Active ingredients:
iopromide

Dosage form:
Injection

Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800008757

From
04 Jul 2022
to
30 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Emergency Supply Only

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/shortage-iodinated-contrast-media-contrast-diagnostic-agents. An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. The approval holder, Bayer Australia Ltd, can be contacted on 1800 008 757

ULTRAVIST 300 iopromide 46.755g/75mL injection bottle
AUST R: 48506
Active ingredients:
iopromide

Dosage form:
Injection

Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800008757

Deletion from market:
01 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternate pack size available