oseltamivir phosphate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TAMIFLU oseltamivir (as phosphate) 6 mg/mL powder for oral suspension
AUST R: 188016
Active ingredients:
oseltamivir phosphate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, powder for

Sponsor:
Roche Products Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 233 950

From
16 Dec 2025
to
07 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Other dosage forms are available.

TALMINEX oseltamivir (as phosphate) 75 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 312887
Active ingredients:
oseltamivir phosphate

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Accelagen Pty Ltd

Phone:
0391142270

From
19 Jan 2026
to
21 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand