isotretinoin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-ISOTRETINOIN isotretinoin 10mg capsule - soft blister pack
AUST R: 190940
Active ingredients:
isotretinoin

Dosage form:
Capsule, soft

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
28 Mar 2025
to
19 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

ISOTRETINOIN LUPIN isotretinoin 10 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 324225
Active ingredients:
isotretinoin

Dosage form:
Capsule, soft

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
27 May 2025
to
31 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-ISOTRETINOIN isotretinoin 20mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 190941
Active ingredients:
isotretinoin

Dosage form:
Capsule, soft

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
25 Jul 2025
to
19 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

ISOTRETINOIN Gx isotretinoin 10mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 240732
Active ingredients:
isotretinoin

Dosage form:
Capsule, soft

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
28 Aug 2025
to
15 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.