permethrin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
LYCLEAR SCABIES CREAM
AUST R: 46343
Active ingredients:
permethrin

Dosage form:
Cream

Sponsor:
Perrigo Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0421496031

From
18 Dec 2023
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
The published shortage information for this medicine reflects its recent inclusion in the reportable medicines determination. For more information, refer to the Federal Register of Legislation - Therapeutic Goods (Reportable Medicines) Determination 2025.

An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Reach Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply on 0422 429 648.