nitisinone - medicine shortage information

Back to ALL shortages and discontinuations    Back to CRITICAL shortages and discontinuations

If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to discuss suitable options to continue your care.

More information about medicine shortages and how to access alternative medicines is available at the Medicine Shortages hub

Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
NITYR nitisinone 10 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 288126
Active ingredients:
nitisinone

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Orpharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9863 7411

From
18 Jun 2025
to
04 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative product is available.

NITYR nitisinone 5 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 288128
Active ingredients:
nitisinone

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Orpharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
0398637411

From
27 May 2025
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative product is available.