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Anticipated shortage

DBL BLEOMYCIN 15000IU (as sulfate) powder for injection vial

bleomycin sulfate · 15000 IU Injection, powder for

Supply impact started
22 Dec 2026
Supply impact ends
30 June 2028
TGA row last updated
20 Oct 2026
ARTG ID
42569
Sponsor
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
1800-675-229
Shortage impact
Critical
Availability
Available

Reason reported to TGA

Manufacturing

TGA management action

The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A from 1 November 2026. See the website and search for the active ingredient: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals.

What to do

  1. 1.
    Check your current supply — Ask your pharmacist whether you should collect a current prescription before the anticipated shortage.
  2. 2.
    Speak with your prescriber — Discuss options before supply is interrupted.
  3. 3.
    Watch the TGA report — Anticipated shortages can change before the supply impact starts.

Official sources

Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:24:39 PM).

TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database

PBS schedule — bleomycin sulfate

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