HOLOXAN ifosfamide 1g powder for injection vial (OF)

Reason reported to TGA

Unexpected increase in consumer demand

TGA management action

Overseas-registered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals. Alternative unapproved products may be available under the Special Access Scheme. For further information about the SAS scheme please see https://www.tga.gov.au/form/special-access-scheme. A TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages-and-supply-disruptions/medicine-shortages/major-or-ongoing-medicine-shortages/about-cyclophosphamide-and-ifosfamide-injection-shortages.

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.