Discontinued
BENPEN benzylpenicillin sodium 3g powder for injection vial
benzylpenicillin sodium · 3 g Injection, powder for
- Deletion from market
- 30 Apr 2027
- TGA row last updated
- 27 May 2026
- ARTG ID
- 10327
- Sponsor
- Seqirus Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 03 9389 2000
- Shortage impact
- Critical
- Availability
- Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason reported to TGA
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
TGA management action
Alternative Australian registered benzylpenicillin sodium injection brands are expected to commence supply. A TGA web statement outlining key information about the discontinuation and availability of alternative brands is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages-and-supply-disruptions/medicine-shortages/major-or-ongoing-medicine-shortages/about-discontinuation-benpen-benzylpenicillin-sodium-injection-products
What to do
- 1.This product is discontinued in the TGA export — Ask your prescriber or pharmacist about a product that is still supplied. Do not stop treatment without that advice.
Official sources
Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:15:07 PM).
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