temozolomide - 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
APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE temozolomide 5 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 231523
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
19 Apr 2024
to
27 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.

TEMOZOLOMIDE JUNO temozolomide 5 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 354885
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
09 Sep 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

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

APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE temozolomide 100 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 231527
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
30 Aug 2024
to
20 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE temozolomide 180 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 231525
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
14 Aug 2024
to
14 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

TEMOZOLOMIDE JUNO temozolomide 100 mg capsule sachet
AUST R: 206044
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
28 Aug 2024
to
11 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

TEMODAL temozolomide 180 mg capsules sachet
AUST R: 164215
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 818 553

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

TEMODAL temozolomide 250mg capsule sachet
AUST R: 164216
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 818 553

Deletion from market:
01 Nov 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.