fluconazole - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-FLUCONAZOLE fluconazole 200 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 293315
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
02 May 2025
to
23 May 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Alternative generic products are available.
FLUCONAZOLE-BAXTER fluconazole 100mg/50mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 133463
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

Deletion from market:
31 May 2025

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
FLUCONAZOLE-BAXTER fluconazole 200mg/100mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 133468
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

Deletion from market:
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
FLUZOLE 200 fluconazole 200mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 120778
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by APO-FLUCONAZOLE fluconazole 200 mg capsule blister pack (ARTG 293315)