potassium clavulanate - medicine shortage information

potassium clavulanate - medicine shortage information

24 Jan 2023

Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
AMCLAVOX DUO 500/125, amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 500 mg and clavulanic acid (as potassium) 125 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 288118
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
04 Mar 2022
to
23 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages

AMCLAVOX DUO FORTE 875/125, amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 875 mg and clavulanic acid (as potassium) 125 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 288119
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
05 Aug 2022
to
23 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages

AMOXICILLIN/CLAVULANIC ACID VIATRIS 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg (as trihydrate) and clavulanic acid 125 mg (as potassium) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 230396
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
30 Dec 2022
to
31 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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

Management action:
Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages

AMOXYCLAV GENERICHEALTH 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 255076
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Medreich Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0413107252

From
27 Mar 2023
to
01 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages

Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.

APX-AMOXICILLIN/CLAVULANIC ACID 500/125 amoxicillin 500 mg (as trihydrate) & clavulanic acid 125 mg (as potassium) tablet strip pack
AUST R: 351832
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
16 Nov 2022
to
11 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages

APX-AMOXICILLIN/CLAVULANIC ACID 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg (as trihydrate) and clavulanic acid 125 mg (as potassium) tablet strip pack
AUST R: 351833
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
10 Oct 2022
to
11 Aug 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

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

Management action:
Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages

CURAM 2000/200 amoxicillin (as sodium) 2000 mg and clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) 200 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 289315
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin sodium
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
09 Jun 2023
to
21 Jul 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

CURAM DUO 400/57 amoxicillin 400 mg/5mL (as trihydrate) / clavulanic acid 57 mg/5mL (as potassium clavulanate) powder for suspension bottle
AUST R: 147109
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Suspension, powder for

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
28 Oct 2022
to
01 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. Please contact the approval holders for details on supply: Medsurge - 1300 788 261 and Pro Pharmaceuticals - Email: orders@propg.com.au Phone: 1300 077 674

CURAM DUO FORTE 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg (as trihydrate) and clavulanic acid 125 mg (as potassium) tablet strip pack
AUST R: 82829
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
13 Jan 2023
to
01 Dec 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered 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.

AMOXICILLIN/CLAVULANIC ACID VIATRIS 500/125 amoxicillin 500mg (as trihydrate) & clavulanic acid 125mg (as potassium) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 230395
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
08 Feb 2023
to
08 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

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

APO-AMOXY/CLAV 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 255080
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Medreich Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0413107252

From
26 May 2023
to
02 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

CURAM 1000/200 amoxicillin (as sodium) 1000 mg and clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) 200 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 289316
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin sodium
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
11 Jan 2023
to
06 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

CURAM 125/31.25 amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 125mg/5mL clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) 31.25mg/5mL powder for suspension bottle
AUST R: 146979
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Suspension, powder for

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
04 Nov 2022
to
09 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing