Medication Availability - BICILLIN L-A benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate

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Medication Availability - Limited Stock

BICILLIN L-A benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate

19 November 2025

Northpharm wishes to advise of the following stock shortage:

• ARTG Name: BICILLIN L-A benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate 1,200,000 Units / 2.3 mL suspension for injection pre-filled syringe with needle.

• ARTG ID: 147169

• Generic Names: Benzathine, Benzylpenicillin and Tetrahydrate.

• Alternative: Lentocilin 1.2M IU/4ml

• Expected Availability Date: 15 December 2025

Ensure this notice remains highly visible across all affected and related business units until normal stock levels are restored. A PDF version of this notice is also available to download.

All concerns regarding medicines, vaccines, or medical devices must be reported directly to the TGA.

If you require any further information, please contact your Northpharm pharmacist.