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Current shortage

E-Z-HD BARIUM SULFATE POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION

barium sulfate · 98.453 % w/w Suspension, powder for

Supply impact started
1 Oct 2013
Supply impact ends
30 Nov 2026
TGA row last updated
9 July 2026
ARTG ID
205168
Sponsor
Bracco Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
+61413758194
Shortage impact
Critical
Availability
Emergency Supply Only

Reason reported to TGA

Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

TGA management action

An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals

What to do

  1. 1.
    Contact your pharmacist — Your pharmacist can check stock and whether another pharmacy can supply this product.
  2. 2.
    Ask your doctor before switching — A prescriber can decide whether another product is appropriate. Do not change medicines on your own.
  3. 3.
    Check the TGA report — The TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database is the source for the dates and management action on this page.

Official sources

Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:15:07 PM).

TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database

PBS schedule — barium sulfate

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