Medicine shortage reports database
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.
Information in this database is based on details reported to us by sponsors. Any additional management actions taken by us will be clearly stated.
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The database defaults to all current medicine shortages. You can also view anticipated and resolved shortages and discontinuations.
To search the database for all shortages and discontinuations for a particular medicine, type the active ingredient or trade (brand) name into the search field. You can then click on the active ingredient name or trade name for more information about the shortage of interest.
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AUST R: 14326
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
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: 01-12-2022
AUST R: 14332
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
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: 29-11-2022
AUST R: 54860
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 05-12-2022
phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride
AUST R: 12980
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2023
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: 21-10-2022
ALBEY BEE VENOM protein 550 microgram powder for injection multidose vial with 4 vials of diluent
AUST R: 161298
Expected supply: 31 May 2023
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: 05-05-2021
AUST R: 68438
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2023
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: 17-08-2022
ULTIVA Remifentanil (as hydrochloride) 2mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 58689
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 05-09-2022
ULTIVA Remifentanil (as hydrochloride) 1mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 58688
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 05-09-2022
ULTIVA Remifentanil (as hydrochloride) 5mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 58690
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 05-09-2022
dantrolene sodium hemiheptahydrate
DANTRIUM dantrolene sodium hemiheptahydrate 25mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 42975
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
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: 17-06-2022
dantrolene sodium hemiheptahydrate
DANTRIUM dantrolene sodium hemiheptahydrate 50mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 42976
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
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: 26-07-2022
AUST R: 142239
Expected supply: 31 Jan 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: 23-09-2021
AUST R: 18695
Expected supply: 31 May 2023
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: 05-05-2021
ALBEY YELLOW JACKET VENOM TREATMENT SET With Albey Albumin Saline Diluent
AUST R: 18770
Expected supply: 31 May 2023
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: 05-05-2021
COLIFOAM (10% w/w Hydrocortisone Acetate) Rectal Foam Cream aerosol can
AUST R: 43026
Expected supply: 30 Sep 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 27-10-2022
DRAXIMAGE MAA kit for the preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Albumin Aggregated Injection
AUST R: 261212
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 01-12-2022
AUST R: 32486
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2023
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: 20-05-2021
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
COZAVAN losartan potassium 25 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 156235
Expected supply: 31 May 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 25-01-2023
CIPLA BLEOMYCIN 15K bleomycin sulfate 15000 IU powder for injection vial
AUST R: 220440
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2021
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
Updated: 16-06-2022
ETHYOL Amifostine (as trihydrate) 500mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 63789
Expected supply: 31 Jul 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative unapproved products available under the Special Access Scheme.
Updated: 27-07-2022
DBL SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400 mg and TRIMETHOPRIM 80 mg/5 mL concentrated injection ampoule
AUST R: 16293
Expected supply: 17 Feb 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 17-02-2023
AUST R: 101670
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative unapproved products available under the Special Access Scheme (SAS). For further information about the SAS scheme please see https://www.tga.gov.au/form/special-access-scheme
Updated: 16-12-2021
LERCAN lercanidipine hydrochloride 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 152707
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 05-01-2023
LERCAN lercanidipine hydrochloride 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 152708
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 05-01-2023
ANSTO Health Sodium Iodide(131I) 200MBq/mL injection multidose vial
AUST R: 22800
Expected supply: 30 Sep 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 28-09-2022
QUADRAMET SAMARIUM [153 Sm] lexidronam pentasodium 6.0 GBq/3mL injection vial
AUST R: 62521
Expected supply: 30 Sep 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 28-09-2022
Suspended from ARTG – AUSRAN ranitidine 150mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 97354
Expected supply: 29 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Please see the TGA alert on ranitidine-containing products at https://www.tga.gov.au/news/safety-alerts/ranitidine-0
Updated: 20-02-2023
Suspended from ARTG – AUSRAN ranitidine 300mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 97355
Expected supply: 29 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Please see the TGA alert on ranitidine-containing products at https://www.tga.gov.au/news/safety-alerts/ranitidine-0
Updated: 20-02-2023
INTAL CFC-FREE INHALER sodium cromoglycate 1mg/actuation can
AUST R: 93909
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 08-10-2021
DILTIAZEM AN diltiazem hydrochloride 60mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184100
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 27-09-2019
tetracosactide (tetracosactrin)
SYNACTHEN DEPOT tetracosactide (tetracosactrin) zinc complex 1mg/1m L injection ampoule
AUST R: 11060
Expected supply: 30 Nov 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative unapproved products available under the Special Access Scheme (SAS). For further information about the SAS scheme please see https://www.tga.gov.au/form/special-access-scheme
Updated: 15-11-2022
irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate
MEDITAB IRINOTECAN irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate 100 mg / 5 mL injection vial
AUST R: 167202
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2021
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 22-09-2020
AUST R: 151290
Expected supply: 14 Jan 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 05-01-2022
DIAFORMIN XR metformin hydrochloride 500mg extended release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 120868
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 09-01-2023
PALADOPT olopatadine (as hydrochloride) 1 mg/mL eye drop bottle
AUST R: 227798
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 19-01-2023
AUST R: 101901
Expected supply: 31 Aug 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 01-09-2022
AUST R: 262525
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 09-01-2023
procaine benzylpenicillin (procaine penicillin)
CILICAINE SYRINGE 1.5 procaine benzylpenicillin (procaine penicillin) 1.5g injection syringe
AUST R: 288818
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 14-12-2022
MINIRIN desmopressin acetate 10 microgram/actuation nasal spray
AUST R: 59320
Expected supply: 31 Jan 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: 01-12-2022
AUST R: 11040
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 27-01-2023
MONODUR isosorbide mononitrate 60 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 59600
Expected supply: 15 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 08-03-2023
TINASIL terbinafine 250mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 104493
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 20-10-2022
AUST R: 14466
Expected supply: 31 May 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 02-06-2022
COZAVAN losartan potassium 50 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 156234
Expected supply: 31 May 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 25-01-2023
AUST R: 130301
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
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: 22-12-2022
DEXMEDETOMIDINE-TEVA dexmedetomidine (as HCl) 200 micrograms/2mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 290530
Expected supply: 01 Dec 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 31-03-2022
Pfizer (Australia) MIDAZOLAM INJECTION midazolam 50mg/10mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 72207
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 19-08-2022
HYDRALAZINE LINK hydralazine hydrochloride 20 mg/1 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 272644
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products may be available
Updated: 24-01-2023
CLOPIDOGREL APOTEX clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 162329
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
Updated: 04-04-2022
BTC CLOPIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 192244
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
Updated: 04-04-2022
AUST R: 18655
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 16-02-2023
AUST R: 235933
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 14-06-2022
AUST R: 60064
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Nitrofurantoin BNM nitrofurantoin 50 mg hard capsule blister pack is now listed on the ARTG. Please contact ADVANZ PHARMA on 1800 627 680 for details on supply.
Updated: 30-03-2022
TEVARIPIPRAZOLE aripiprazole 10 mg uncoated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 238014
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 31-03-2022
TEVARIPIPRAZOLE aripiprazole 15 mg uncoated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 238032
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 31-03-2022
TEVARIPIPRAZOLE aripiprazole 20 mg uncoated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 238033
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 31-03-2022
TEVARIPIPRAZOLE aripiprazole 30 mg uncoated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 238034
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 31-03-2022
TEVARIPIPRAZOLE aripiprazole 5 mg uncoated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 238013
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 30-03-2022
FLOPEN flucloxacillin 250mg (as sodium) capsule blister pack
AUST R: 209367
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands are available.
Updated: 16-01-2023
FLOPEN flucloxacillin 500mg (as sodium) capsule blister pack
AUST R: 209368
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands are available.
Updated: 16-01-2023
sorbitol solution (70 per cent) (noncrystallising)
AUST R: 142564
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 18-01-2023
ENALAPRIL/HCT SANDOZ 20mg/6mg enalapril maleate 20mg and hydrochlorothiazide 6mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 126490
Expected supply: 28 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands available
Updated: 01-11-2022
MONODUR isosorbide mononitrate 120 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 64284
Expected supply: 31 May 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument for Isosorbide Mononitrate has been implemented. Further information is at: Substitution instrument to address shortage of Imdur Durules and Monodur Durules isosorbide mononitrate 120 mg modified release tablets | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Updated: 17-11-2022
IMDUR isosorbide mononitrate 120 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 62795
Expected supply: 31 May 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument for Isosorbide Mononitrate has been implemented. Further information is at: Substitution instrument to address shortage of Imdur Durules and Monodur Durules isosorbide mononitrate 120 mg modified release tablets | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Updated: 17-11-2022
AUST R: 289980
Expected supply: 28 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 06-10-2022
AUST R: 146755
Expected supply: 18 Jan 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 19-01-2023
READI-CAT 2 barium sulfate 20.9mg/mL oral suspension bottle (reformulation)
AUST R: 129553
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 09-02-2023
CARBOSORB XS activated charcoal 50 g/250 mL and sorbitol 70.75 g/250 mL suspension bottle
AUST R: 307429
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 01-11-2022
CHAMPIX varenicline (as tartrate) 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 124940
Expected supply: 31 Oct 2023
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: 16-02-2022
AUST R: 124941
Expected supply: 31 Oct 2023
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: 16-02-2022
AUST R: 12521
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 02-09-2022
AUST R: 12522
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 02-09-2022
AUST R: 56475
Expected supply: 29 Mar 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative unapproved products available under the Special Access Scheme (SAS).
Updated: 27-02-2023
AUST R: 11365
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 06-07-2022
LANTHEUS THALLIUM[201Tl] CHLORIDE 74MBq/mL injection multidose vial
AUST R: 112603
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Global Medical Solutions Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 9503 8100 for details on supply.
Updated: 13-10-2022
FASENRA benralizumab 30 mg in 1 mL solution for injection prefilled syringe
AUST R: 285718
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: To be replaced by: FASENRA PEN benralizumab 30mg in 1mL solution for injection prefilled pen AUST R 313902
Updated: 27-10-2022
APO-NITROFURANTOIN nitrofurantoin capsule 100 mg capsule bottle pack
AUST R: 299385
Expected supply: 28 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 06-10-2022
ZOMETA zoledronic acid 4 mg/5 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 90882
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 18-07-2022
dexamethasone sodium phosphate
DBL DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION 4mg/1mL (as sodium) injection ampoule
AUST R: 16374
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: An alternate presentation of the same strength is available.
Updated: 16-02-2023
DBL ROCURONIUM BROMIDE INJECTION rocuronium bromide 50mg/5mL injection solution vial
AUST R: 161275
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 17-02-2023
AUST R: 94474
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 12-10-2021
AUST R: 94476
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 12-10-2021
AUST R: 94477
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 12-10-2021
AUST R: 94478
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 12-10-2021
AUST R: 160171
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: An unregistered alternative 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: 31-01-2023
AUST R: 160173
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: An unregistered alternative 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: 31-01-2023
AUST R: 95672
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternate generic products are available
Updated: 14-10-2021
AUST R: 299383
Expected supply: 28 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 06-10-2022
LISINOPRIL GENERIC HEALTH lisinopril 10mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 128161
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 05-09-2022
TELMISARTAN HCT GH 40/12.5mg telmisartan 40mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 208070
Expected supply: 15 Jan 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
Updated: 01-09-2022
AUST R: 153053
Expected supply: 28 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 09-11-2022
AUST R: 153054
Expected supply: 28 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 10-11-2022
FRAGMIN dalteparin sodium 7500 anti-Xa IU/0.75mL injection syringe (graduated)
AUST R: 66625
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 06-05-2022
AUST R: 12643
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 06-12-2022
SODIUM VALPROATE WOCKHARDT sodium valproate 400 mg/4 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 279248
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2022
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 23-06-2022
BUVIDAL MONTHLY buprenorphine 64 mg/0.18 mL modified release solution for injection
AUST R: 295045
Expected supply: 22 Nov 2021
Availability: Available
Updated: 29-10-2021
AUST R: 161936
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Daivobet Gel will be replaced by ENSTILAR calcipotriol (as monohydrate) 50 microgram/g and betamethasone (as dipropionate) 500 microgram/g foam aerosol can - AUST R 263292
Updated: 14-01-2022
BUPIVACAINE-BAXTER bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate 50 mg/20 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 223236
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 23-11-2021
KETOROLAC-BAXTER ketorolac trometamol 10 mg/1 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 218876
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 23-11-2021
TEZMOTA pegfilgrastim (rbe) 6mg/0.6mL injection syringe with automatic needle guard
AUST R: 298402
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product is being replaced by RISTEMPA pegfilgrastim (rbe) 6mg/0.6mL injection syringe with automatic needle guard ( AUST R 283847)
Updated: 01-04-2022
NEULASTA pegfilgrastim (rbe) 6mg/0.6mL injection syringe with automatic needle guard
AUST R: 166387
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 23-11-2021
Pfizer (Australia) LIGNOCAINE 2% GEL lidocaine (lignocaine) 2% w/w sterile pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 155647
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 10-08-2022
AUST R: 273620
Expected supply: 03 Oct 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 18-01-2023
AUST R: 73229
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 14-12-2021
AUST R: 62132
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 12-07-2022
AUST R: 61643
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 16-06-2022
AUST R: 171014
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 14-12-2021
TRULICITY dulaglutide (rch) 1.5 mg/0.5 mL solution for injection prefilled pen
AUST R: 217965
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at: www.tga.gov.au/trulicity-shortage
The sponsor is closely monitoring stock levels and releasing stock to wholesalers as equitably as possible.
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: 23-03-2023
AUST R: 48965
Expected supply: 18 Jan 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 31-01-2023
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST FENOFIBRATE fenofibrate 145 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 291664
Expected supply: 04 Feb 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 15-12-2021
COPLAVIX 75 mg/100 mg clopidogrel (as hydrogen sulfate)/aspirin tablet blister pack
AUST R: 150443
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 10-01-2022
Pfizer (Australia) SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% (180mg/20mL) injection BP ampoule
AUST R: 49279
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 10-08-2022
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
lidocaine (lignocaine) hydrochloride
XYLOCAINE 0.5% WITH ADRENALINE 1:200,000 20mL injection vial
AUST R: 12008
Expected supply: 15 Sep 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 16-03-2023
ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid
AUST R: 287636
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 01-02-2022
AUST R: 23215
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 07-12-2022
INTEGRILIN eptifibatide (as acetate) 20mg/10mL injection vial
AUST R: 71540
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 23-02-2022
AUST R: 209338
Expected supply: 15 Jan 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
Updated: 01-09-2022
ASPEN FENTANYL fentanyl (as citrate) 500 microgram/10 mL solution for injection
AUST R: 170931
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-06-2022
ASPEN FENTANYL fentanyl (as citrate) 100 microgram/2 mL solution for injection
AUST R: 170929
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-06-2022
AUST R: 286103
Expected supply: 08 Apr 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 02-02-2022
AUST R: 42060
Expected supply: 03 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 24-02-2023
AUST R: 17934
Expected supply: 01 Nov 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Clinect Pty Ltd can be contacted on 1800 899 005 for details on supply
Updated: 21-11-2022
ACTAZE Tablets 30 mg pioglitazone (as hydrochloride) 30 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 254292
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: To be replaced with APOTEX-PIOGLITAZONE pioglitazone 30 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack (ARTG 166914)
Updated: 24-05-2022
APO-PRAZOSIN prazosin (as hydrochloride) 5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 73866
Expected supply: 22 Apr 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 03-03-2022
ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid
AUST R: 287633
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 01-02-2022
ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid
AUST R: 287635
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 01-02-2022
ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid
AUST R: 287627
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 01-02-2022
AUST R: 200877
Expected supply: 23 Jun 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 09-02-2023
AUST R: 48231
Expected supply: 09 Feb 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 09-02-2023
INTEGRILIN eptifibatide (as acetate) 75mg/100mL injection vial
AUST R: 71541
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 23-02-2022
AUST R: 57992
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternate generic products are available
Updated: 11-02-2022
MEROPENEM APOTEX meropenem (as trihydrate) 500 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 218843
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 15-02-2022
Remifentanil APOTEX remifentanil (as hydrochloride) 2 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 234707
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 15-02-2022
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
AUST R: 225622
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 15-02-2022
AUST R: 280699
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 15-02-2022
APO-METFORMIN XR 500 metformin hydrochloride 500 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 281211
Expected supply: 24 Jun 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 31-01-2023
AUST R: 231161
Expected supply: 10 Feb 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 20-02-2023
AUST R: 134472
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product is replaced by AUST R 335816
Updated: 15-02-2022
CLOPIDOGREL GH clopidogrel (as besilate) 75mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 164870
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 08-06-2022
AUST R: 288118
Expected supply: 23 Jun 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages
Updated: 09-02-2023
TOFRANIL 25 imipramine hydrochloride 25mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 60673
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
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: 16-01-2023
AUST R: 81930
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 17-03-2023
AUST R: 81931
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 17-03-2023
AUST R: 19252
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-03-2023
REMIFENTANIL VIATRIS 1mg remifentanil (as hydrochloride) powder for injection vial
AUST R: 163901
Expected supply: 15 Mar 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Updated: 02-03-2023
IMOJEV japanese encephalitis vaccine (live, attenuated) powder for injection vial plus diluent vial
AUST R: 162215
Expected supply: 30 Sep 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Unregistered products has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 1800 818 806 for details on supply.
Updated: 15-11-2022
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
AUST R: 225580
Expected supply: 05 Aug 2022
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product is being replaced by: SIMIPEX XR pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 1.5 mg modified release tablet blister pack - AUST R 225603
Updated: 07-03-2022
APO-ESCITALOPRAM escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg tablet blister
AUST R: 213721
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product is being replaced by: APX-ESCITALOPRAM escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg film-coated tablet blister pack - AUST R 339920
Updated: 07-03-2022
AUST R: 235571
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 04-03-2022
AUST R: 150602
Expected supply: 31 May 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Seqirus Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 1800 008 275 for details on supply.
Updated: 20-02-2023
AUST R: 200878
Expected supply: 29 Sep 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 21-03-2023
LANTHEUS GALLIUM(67Ga) citrate 74MBq/mL injection USP multidose vial
AUST R: 19144
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
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: 10-10-2022
AUST R: 11294
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 09-12-2022
Pfizer (Australia) LIGNOCAINE 2% GEL WITH CHLORHEXIDINE 0.05% sterile pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 10854
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 17-05-2022
AUST R: 10796
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 21-09-2022
AUST R: 12645
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 17-06-2022
AUST R: 304312
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands available
Updated: 16-01-2023
FUNNEL WEB SPIDER ANTIVENOM (RABBIT) 125U powder for injection vial
AUST R: 31847
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2023
Availability: Available
Management action: Sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
Updated: 03-02-2023
dexamethasone sodium phosphate
AUST R: 163200
Expected supply: 31 Oct 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Alphapharm Pty Ltd can be contacted on 1800 274 276 for details on supply
Updated: 02-02-2023
AUST R: 98270
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other product by same sponsor is available - Fresofol 1% MCT/LCT Propofol 200mg/20mL Emulsion for Intravenous Injection/Infusion ampoule ARTG 193608
Updated: 24-03-2022
APO-IVABRADINE ivabradine (as hydrochloride) 7.5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 285493
Expected supply: 10 Feb 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 15-02-2023
AUST R: 288119
Expected supply: 23 Jun 2023
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. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages
Updated: 24-01-2023
EMPOVIR cidofovir 375 mg/5 mL concentrated injection for infusion vial
AUST R: 287040
Expected supply: 02 Jan 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 09-01-2023
AUST R: 19249
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-03-2023
pemetrexed disodium hemipentahydrate
Pemetrexed APOTEX pemetrexed 500 mg (as disodium) powder for injection vial
AUST R: 210440
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
Updated: 11-04-2022
BONDRONAT ibandronic acid 6mg/6mL (as sodium) injection vial
AUST R: 98008
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 08-04-2022
METALYSE tenecteplase (rch) 50mg powder for injection vial plus prefilled syringe
AUST R: 75013
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
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: 17-02-2023
EVICEL solutions for fibrin sealant 2 mL (thrombin 1mL fibrinogen 1mL) vials
AUST R: 266221
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 22-04-2022
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 4 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 155995
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 19-09-2022
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 141508
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 19-09-2022
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 16 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 141533
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 19-09-2022
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 32 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 141534
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 19-09-2022
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 64 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 141535
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 19-09-2022
MORPHINE MR APOTEX morphine sulfate pentahydrate 10 mg modified release tablet blister packs
AUST R: 132251
Expected supply: 09 Jun 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands are available.
Updated: 29-08-2022
OZEMPIC 0.25/0.5 mg semaglutide (rys) 1.34 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen
AUST R: 308324
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/ozempic-semaglutide-shortage. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. The following approval holders can be contacted for details on supply: Medsurge Pty Ltd - 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au | Pro Pharmaceuticals Group - 1300 077 674 or info@propg.com.au | MedTas Pty Ltd - 1300 414 543 or info@medtas.com.au
Updated: 17-03-2023
CECLOR cefaclor 250mg/5mL (as monohydrate) powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 54898
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: This product is being replaced by: CECLOR cefaclor 250mg/5mL (as monohydrate) powder for oral liquid bottle - AUST R 347593
Updated: 14-04-2022
OZEMPIC 1 mg semaglutide (rys) 1.34 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen
AUST R: 315107
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/ozempic-semaglutide-shortage. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. The following approval holders can be contacted for details on supply: Medsurge Pty Ltd - 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au | Pro Pharmaceuticals Group - 1300 077 674 or info@propg.com.au | MedTas Pty Ltd - 1300 414 543 or info@medtas.com.au
Updated: 17-03-2023
AUST R: 40926
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 24-03-2023
AUST R: 40928
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 14-03-2023
AUST R: 40930
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 14-03-2023
AUST R: 73831
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other generic by same sponsor available – CLOBEMIX moclobemide 150 mg film-coated tablet blister pack ARTG ID: 184084
Updated: 12-07-2022
Remifentanil APOTEX remifentanil (as hydrochloride) 1 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 234710
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 21-04-2022
AUST R: 80084
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product is being replaced by APX-GLICLAZIDE gliclazide 80 mg tablet blister pack - ARTG 337479
Updated: 22-04-2022
AUST R: 13537
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has 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: 06-03-2023
PHENTERMINE JUNO ER phentermine (as hydrochloride) 30 mg extended release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309909
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Thir product will be replaced by SUPREMINE ER phentermine (as hydrochloride) 30 mg extended release tablet blister pack (ARTG 344057)
Updated: 28-04-2022
PHENTERMINE JUNO ER phentermine (as hydrochloride) 15 mg extended release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309879
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This will be replaced by SUPREMINE ER phentermine (as hydrochloride) 15 mg extended release tablet blister pack (ARTG 344056)
Updated: 28-04-2022
PHENTERMINE JUNO ER phentermine (as hydrochloride) 40 mg extended release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309914
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This is being replaced by SUPREMINE ER phentermine (as hydrochloride) 40 mg extended release tablet blister pack (ARTG 344058)
Updated: 28-04-2022
AUST R: 53582
Expected supply: 31 Oct 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 14-10-2022
OMEPRAZOLE SANDOZ IV omeprazole (as sodium) 40mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 127835
Expected supply: 20 Jan 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 01-02-2023
CIPROFLOXACIN GH ciprofloxacin 500 mg (as hydrochloride monohydrate) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 127781
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 26-09-2022
AUST R: 94175
Expected supply: 02 Mar 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 02-03-2023
GALANTYL galantamine (as hydrobromide) 24 mg modified release capsule blister pack
AUST R: 157933
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Exact alternatives available
Updated: 24-03-2023
ACTIQ fentanyl 1200microgram (as citrate) lozenge with integral applicator blister pack
AUST R: 91603
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 06-05-2022
ACTIQ fentanyl 1600microgram (as citrate) lozenge with integral applicator blister pack
AUST R: 91604
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 06-05-2022
AUST R: 222643
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 07-09-2022
ALENAMI phentermine (as hydrochloride) 40 mg sustained release capsule blister pack
AUST R: 319420
Expected supply: 25 Jan 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 01-02-2023
AUST R: 42565
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 12-05-2022
pantoprazole sodium sesquihydrate
PANTOPRAZOLE SANDOZ pantoprazole (as sodium sesquihydrate) 40 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 147377
Expected supply: 27 Jan 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 01-02-2023
LISINOPRIL GENERIC HEALTH lisinopril 5mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 128154
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 05-09-2022
AUST R: 17655
Expected supply: 22 Feb 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 22-02-2023
XALAMOL 50/5 latanoprost 50 microgram/mL + timolol (as maleate) 5 mg/mL eye drops bottle
AUST R: 217150
Expected supply: 09 Feb 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 15-02-2023
AUST R: 39868
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 31-10-2022
AUST R: 48243
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Similar alternative products are available
Updated: 17-11-2022
AUST R: 39861
Expected supply: 13 Jan 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 16-01-2023
AUST R: 165766
Expected supply: 31 Aug 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 19-01-2023
AUST R: 198992
Expected supply: 14 Dec 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 03-01-2023
B. BRAUN FENTANYL fentanyl (as citrate) 500 micrograms/10 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 227124
Expected supply: 01 Nov 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 03-01-2023
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
ADRENALINE-LINK 1:10,000 1mg/10mL adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate injection BP ampoule
AUST R: 119194
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 27-01-2023
Influenza virus haemagglutinin
INFLUVAC TETRA influenza virus haemagglutinin 0.5mL vaccine prefilled syringe with 16 mm needle
AUST R: 292237
Expected supply: 08 Mar 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 22-03-2023
AUST R: 49422
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/shortage-iodinated-contrast-media-contrast-diagnostic-agents.
An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Guerbet Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 8075 3007 for details on supply
Updated: 22-12-2022
AUST R: 47996
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/shortage-iodinated-contrast-media-contrast-diagnostic-agents.
An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Guerbet Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 8075 3007 for details on supply
Updated: 22-12-2022
AUST R: 47997
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/shortage-iodinated-contrast-media-contrast-diagnostic-agents.
An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Guerbet Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 8075 3007 for details on supply
Updated: 22-12-2022
AUST R: 47998
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/shortage-iodinated-contrast-media-contrast-diagnostic-agents.
An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Guerbet Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 8075 3007 for details on supply
Updated: 22-12-2022
AUST R: 153080
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 23-06-2022
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
APO-PRAMIPEXOLE ER pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 3 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 225627
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 23-05-2022
AUST R: 160730
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This is being replaced by CLONAC diclofenac sodium 50 mg modified release tablet blister pack (ARTG 272874).
Updated: 26-05-2022
naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate
NYXOID naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate 2.2 mg/actuation nasal spray vial
AUST R: 309381
Expected supply: 29 Dec 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 03-01-2023
DONEPEZIL GH donepezil hydrochloride (as monohydrate) 5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 193661
Expected supply: 17 Aug 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 04-08-2022
DBL VANCOMYCIN vancomycin (as hydrochloride) 500mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 62603
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An alternative brand is available
Updated: 21-11-2022
AUST R: 206937
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 02-06-2022
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate
BUPIVADREN Bupivacaine 0.25% w/v with Adrenaline (epinephrine) 1:400,000 injection solution vial
AUST R: 292526
Expected supply: 14 Mar 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 17-03-2023
AUST R: 206931
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-06-2022
AUST R: 308732
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-06-2022
AUST R: 308733
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-06-2022
AUST R: 10013
Expected supply: 16 Dec 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 04-01-2023
AUST R: 206930
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-06-2022
AUST R: 206936
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-06-2022
AUST R: 206929
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 07-06-2022
AUST R: 206935
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 07-06-2022
AUST R: 175100
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 03-06-2022
Updated: 08-03-2023
Updated: 08-03-2023
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate
BUPIVADREN Bupivacaine 0.5% w/v with Adrenaline (epinephrine) 1:200,000 injection solution vial
AUST R: 292528
Expected supply: 06 Mar 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 09-03-2023
AUST R: 304313
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands available
Updated: 16-01-2023
Pfizer (Australia) CHLORHEXIDINE 0.2% CATHETER PREP Irrigation Solution ampoule
AUST R: 11324
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 24-08-2022
AUST R: 49288
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 19-08-2022
Pfizer (Australia) SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% irrigation solution ampoule
AUST R: 11290
Expected supply: 01 Sep 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 22-02-2023
AUST R: 175500
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 09-06-2022
AUST R: 312004
Expected supply: 10 Feb 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 27-10-2022
AUST R: 271410
Expected supply: 08 Mar 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 17-03-2023
SPIRONOLACTONE VIATRIS 100 spironolactone100 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 338092
Expected supply: 11 Jan 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 19-01-2023
DBL LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM folinic acid 15 mg/2mL (as calcium folinate) injection ampoule
AUST R: 16351
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternate strengths available
Updated: 08-06-2022
AUST R: 11971
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2023
Availability: Emergency Supply Only
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 ingredients.
Updated: 02-03-2023
AUST R: 217151
Expected supply: 09 Feb 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 15-02-2023
AUST R: 157789
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 09-06-2022
AUST R: 300058
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Delayed product launch. Other strengths are available.
Updated: 20-06-2022
ESCITALOPRAM GH escitalopram (as oxalate) 10 mg tablet blister
AUST R: 292295
Expected supply: 01 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 01-03-2023
AUST R: 237436
Expected supply: 20 Jan 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic brands available.
Updated: 18-01-2023
CYKLOKAPRON tranexamic acid 1000mg/10mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 166415
Expected supply: 02 Oct 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 16-02-2023
AUST R: 177111
Expected supply: 01 Aug 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 17-06-2022
OXYCODONE BNM oxycodone hydrochloride 5mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 227847
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands available
Updated: 25-01-2023
OXYCODONE BNM oxycodone hydrochloride 20mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 227841
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands available
Updated: 25-01-2023
METALYSE tenecteplase (rch) 40mg powder for injection vial plus prefilled syringe
AUST R: 75012
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
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 holder, Pro Pharmaceuticals Group Pty Ltd on 1300 077 674.
Updated: 13-02-2023
AUST R: 39409
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 23-06-2022
AUST R: 49135
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 20-06-2022
AUST R: 49134
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 20-06-2022
AMISULPRIDE 200 WINTHROP amisulpride 200 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 125174
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 23-06-2022
BOSENTAN VIATRIS bosentan (as monohydrate) 62.5 mg film-coated tablet bottle
AUST R: 206778
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 23-06-2022
VORICONAZOLE WOCKHARDT voriconazole 200 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 267013
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 11-01-2023
OXYCODONE SANDOZ oxycodone hydrochloride 10 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 153597
Expected supply: 16 Dec 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 04-01-2023
dosulepin (dothiepin) hydrochloride
DOTHEP 25 dosulepin (dothiepin) hydrochloride 25mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 34419
Expected supply: 16 Jun 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 24-03-2023
LARGACTIL chlorpromazine hydrochloride 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 51620
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other dosage forms are available.
Updated: 01-07-2022
dosulepin (dothiepin) hydrochloride
DOSULEPIN VIATRIS 75 dosulepin (dothiepin) hydrochloride 75 mg film coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 289784
Expected supply: 24 Feb 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 08-03-2023
ATORVASTATIN GH atorvastatin (as calcium) 10 mg film coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 180321
Expected supply: 16 Dec 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 11-01-2023