The medicine shortage reports database includes information about shortages of reportable medicines in Australia, including those arising from the discontinuation of products.
You can use this page to search for all medicines in shortage and find information about management actions, including supply of overseas alternative medicines.
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AUST R: 14332
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2026
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. Please contact the approval holder for details on supply: Global Medical Solutions Australia Pty Limited T/A Radpharm Scientific - Ph: 02 9503 8100
Updated: 02-01-2024
phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride
AUST R: 12980
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 07-05-2024
AUST R: 161298
Expected supply: 31 May 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient
Updated: 29-03-2023
AUST R: 18695
Expected supply: 31 May 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient
Updated: 29-03-2023
AUST R: 18770
Expected supply: 31 May 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient
Updated: 29-03-2023
Mycobacterium bovis (Bacillus Calmette and Guerin (BCG) strain)
ONCOTICE BCG 5 hundred million CFU powder for injection vial
AUST R: 59912
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient
Updated: 07-03-2022
CIPLA BLEOMYCIN 15K bleomycin sulfate 15000 IU powder for injection vial
AUST R: 220440
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An alternative brand is available
Updated: 03-10-2023
SYNACTHEN DEPOT tetracosactide (tetracosactrin) zinc complex 1mg/1m L injection ampoule
AUST R: 11060
Expected supply: 30 Nov 2026
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 31-10-2023
HYDRALAZINE LINK hydralazine hydrochloride 20 mg/1 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 272644
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brand available
Updated: 28-03-2023
AUST R: 235933
Expected supply: 01 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternaive generic products are available.
Updated: 27-08-2024
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
XYLOCAINE 0.5% WITH ADRENALINE 1:200,000 20mL injection vial
AUST R: 12008
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Products are available in another presentation.
Updated: 14-08-2024
TOFRANIL 25 imipramine hydrochloride 25mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 60673
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient
Updated: 09-02-2024
AUST R: 81930
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 19-04-2024
AUST R: 81931
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 19-04-2024
METALYSE tenecteplase (rch) 50mg powder for injection vial plus prefilled syringe
AUST R: 75013
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/shortage-tenecteplase-metalyse. The TGA has approved a shelf-life extension of an additional 12 months from the original expiry date on the packaging for Metalyse batches with an original expiry date from January 2022 up to March 2025.
Unregistered alternative products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. For information on supply, contact the approval holders: Pro Pharmaceuticals Group Pty Ltd (Phone: 1300 077 674) or Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd (Phone: 1300 788 261).
Updated: 17-08-2023
ACTILYSE alteplase (rch) 50 mg powder for injection vial with diluent vial
AUST R: 17905
Expected supply: 30 Aug 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 30-08-2024
ACTILYSE alteplase (rch) 10mg powder for injection vial with water for injections 10mL vial
AUST R: 64240
Expected supply: 30 Aug 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 30-08-2024
MYLOTARG gemtuzumab ozogamicin 5 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 316671
Expected supply: 26 Dec 2022
Availability: Available
Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply and working to expedite the next shipment.
Updated: 03-11-2022
HEPARIN SODIUM 5000IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule
AUST R: 49232
Expected supply: 01 Jun 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 16-09-2024
AUST R: 144970
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands are available.
Updated: 11-08-2023
PRIMAXIN imipenem 500mg and cilastatin 500mg (as sodium) powder for injection vial
AUST R: 10509
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: An imipenem/cilastatin injection product may be available via the Special Access Scheme (SAS): https://www.tga.gov.au/products/prescribe-unapproved-therapeutic-good-health-practitioners
Updated: 30-04-2024
DBL Aciclovir 500mg/20mL Intravenous infusion injection vial
AUST R: 56810
Expected supply: 08 Jul 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 08-07-2024
AUST R: 49945
Expected supply: 25 Jun 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 25-06-2024
IBIMICYN ampicillin 1g (as sodium) powder for injection vial
AUST R: 92840
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: An alternative product is available.
Updated: 23-08-2024
DBL Aciclovir 250mg/10mL Intravenous infusion injection vial
AUST R: 56809
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Pro Pharmaceuticals Group Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 077 674.
Updated: 12-09-2024
AMIKACIN WOCKHARDT amikacin (as sulfate) 500mg/2mL solution for injection infusion vial
AUST R: 288798
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic product is available.
Updated: 30-05-2024
AUST R: 94175
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Clinect Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 899 005.
Updated: 01-08-2024
AUST R: 101243
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic products are available and other strengths are available.
Updated: 27-09-2023
VORICONAZOLE WOCKHARDT voriconazole 200 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 267013
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available
Updated: 28-05-2024
AUST R: 61887
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other strengths are available
Updated: 02-02-2024
AUST R: 16290
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: An alternative brand is available.
Updated: 27-10-2023
AUST R: 48230
Expected supply: 19 Aug 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 21-08-2024
AUST R: 159338
Expected supply: 30 Sep 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 30-08-2024
AUST R: 159342
Expected supply: 30 Sep 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 30-08-2024
TECHNESCAN HDP kit for preparation of Technetium [99mTc] oxidronate powder for injection vial
AUST R: 75500
Expected supply: 01 Jul 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 09-08-2024
BRINEURA cerliponase alfa (rch) 150 mg/5 mL solution for injection vial with flushing solution vial
AUST R: 298672
Expected supply: 18 Nov 2024
Availability: Available
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Updated: 14-06-2024
AUST R: 49822
Expected supply: 19 Sep 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 19-09-2024
AUST R: 18845
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. The TGA is working to develop a management strategy.
Updated: 01-06-2024
ISOPRENALINE MACURE isoprenaline hydrochloride 1 mg/5 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 370377
Expected supply: 27 Jun 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 28-06-2024
AUST R: 77283
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: An alternative unapproved product may be available under the Special Access Scheme (SAS). For further information about SAS please see https://www.tga.gov.au/form/special-access-scheme
Updated: 07-03-2024
PARACETAMOL KABI paracetamol 1000mg/100mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 203624
Expected supply: 02 Sep 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 03-09-2024
AUST R: 48231
Expected supply: 26 Jun 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 26-06-2024
AUST R: 13455
Expected supply: 18 Oct 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 13-09-2024
Pfizer (Australia) GENTAMICIN 80mg/2mL (as sulfate) injection BP ampoule
AUST R: 11376
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2025
Availability: Available
Management action: An alternative generic product is available.
An unregistered product has also been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.
Updated: 30-08-2024
dexamethasone sodium phosphate
DBL DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION 8mg/2mL (as sodium) injection vial
AUST R: 178774
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 09-07-2024
AUST R: 313546
Expected supply: 01 Oct 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Pro Pharmaceuticals Group Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 077 674.
Updated: 25-07-2024
AUST R: 60049
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 10-09-2024
AUST R: 46451
Expected supply: 16 Jul 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 17-07-2024
AUST R: 16377
Expected supply: 10 Jul 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 10-07-2024
cefepime hydrochloride monohydrate
CEFEPIME KABI cefepime (as hydrochloride) 2 g powder for injection vial
AUST R: 227965
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: An alternative brand is available.
Updated: 01-08-2024
AUST R: 61885
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available
Updated: 09-05-2024
CYMEVENE ganciclovir 500mg (as sodium) powder for injection vial
AUST R: 10047
Expected supply: 04 Jul 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 08-07-2024
3% CITANEST DENTAL WITH OCTAPRESSIN 2.2mL injection cartridge
AUST R: 220320
Expected supply: 16 Aug 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 22-08-2024
noradrenaline (norepinephrine) acid tartrate monohydrate
Levophed 1:1000 noradrenaline (norepinephrine) 4mg / 4mL Concentrate for IV Injection vial
AUST R: 183622
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 16-09-2024
HEPARINISED SALINE 50IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule
AUST R: 66684
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2025
Availability: Available
Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
Updated: 12-08-2024
DBL LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM folinic acid 300 mg/30 mL (as calcium folinate) injection vial
AUST R: 116688
Expected supply: 05 Sep 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 05-09-2024
ACICLOVIR VIATRIS aciclovir (as sodium) 250 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 233649
Expected supply: 09 Jul 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 09-07-2024
AUST R: 100517
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2025
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
Updated: 09-08-2024
AUST R: 54638
Expected supply: 05 Aug 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 05-08-2024
JEMPERLI dostarlimab 500 mg concentrate for solution for infusion 10 mL vial
AUST R: 352631
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 22-08-2024
ACICLOVIR VIATRIS aciclovir (as sodium) 500 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 233648
Expected supply: 09 Jul 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 09-07-2024
Updated: 10-09-2024
AUST R: 15417
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Product will be replaced by METHOBLASTIN methotrexate (as sodium) 10 mg tablet blister pack ARTG 410933.
Updated: 18-06-2024
hydrocortisone sodium succinate
AUST R: 167894
Expected supply: 29 Nov 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
Updated: 09-09-2024
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
AUST R: 282377
Expected supply: 16 Sep 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 18-09-2024
KONAKION MM PAEDIATRIC phytomenadione 2 mg/0.2 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 71758
Expected supply: 09 Aug 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 29-08-2024
OVIDREL choriogonadotropin alfa (rch) 250 microgram/ 0.5mL solution for injection pre-filled pen
AUST R: 170446
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2025
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 30-08-2024
BOSENTAN RBX bosentan (as monohydrate) 62.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 257757
Expected supply: 09 Sep 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 09-09-2024
AUST R: 337517
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic product is available.
Updated: 12-07-2024
AUST R: 337512
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic product is available.
Updated: 12-07-2024
magnesium chloride hexahydrate
EXTRANEAL 7.5% w/v icodextrin peritoneal dialysis solution bag AHB5546
AUST R: 91344
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2025
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Vantive Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 920 133.
Updated: 02-08-2024
AUST R: 313549
Expected supply: 30 Nov 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 06-08-2024
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
AUST R: 210672
Expected supply: 20 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Other dosage forms are available.
Updated: 12-09-2024
ASPEN ADRENALINE adrenaline (epinephrine) 1 mg/1 mL injection solution ampoule
AUST R: 131782
Expected supply: 20 Sep 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative generic product is available.
Updated: 13-09-2024
AUST R: 158453
Expected supply: 31 Oct 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply and expediting the next shipment.
Updated: 13-09-2024
NIVESTIM filgrastim (rbe) 120microgram/0.2mL injection solution pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 160106
Expected supply: 19 Sep 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 20-09-2024
NIVESTIM filgrastim (rbe) 480microgram/0.5mL injection solution pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 160107
Expected supply: 19 Sep 2024
Availability: Available
Updated: 20-09-2024
EXARANE enoxaparin sodium 40mg/0.4mL solution for injection prefilled syringe
AUST R: 375490
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other generic by same sponsor available – EXARANE enoxaparin sodium 40mg/0.4mL solution for injection prefilled syringe with safety lock system (ARTG 429090)
Updated: 23-08-2024
EXARANE FORTE enoxaparin sodium 120mg/0.8mL solution for injection prefilled syringe
AUST R: 375492
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other generic by same sponsor available – EXARANE FORTE enoxaparin sodium 120mg/0.8mL solution for injection prefilled syringe with safety lock system (ARTG 429092)
Updated: 23-08-2024
magnesium chloride hexahydrate
DIANEAL Low Calcium with 2.5% w/v Glucose Peritoneal Dialysis Solution bag AHB9345/9776/9602 /9348
AUST R: 16847
Expected supply: 31 Jul 2025
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Supply of an alternative product is under consideration.
Updated: 02-09-2024
magnesium chloride hexahydrate
DIANEAL Low Calcium with 1.5% w/v Glucose Peritoneal Dialysis Solution bag AHB9334/9766/9601 /9338
AUST R: 16750
Expected supply: 31 Jul 2025
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Supply of an alternative product is under consideration.
Updated: 03-09-2024
ACETYLCYSTEINE-LINK INJECTION acetylcysteine 2g/10mL concentrated injection ampoule
AUST R: 170803
Expected supply: 17 Oct 2024
Availability: Available
Management action: Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Updated: 13-09-2024
AUST R: 14328
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2025
Availability: Available
Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Updated: 13-09-2024
HEPARIN SODIUM 25000IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule
AUST R: 49236
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Available
Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply and working to expedite the next shipment.
Updated: 10-09-2024
AUST R: 46942
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 13-09-2024
ASPEN ADRENALINE INJECTION adrenaline (epinephrine) 1 mg/10 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 162463
Expected supply: 01 Oct 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Updated: 16-09-2024
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