cyproterone acetate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ANDROCUR cyproterone acetate 50mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 156920
Active ingredients:
cyproterone acetate

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Amdipharm Mercury Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800627680

From
17 Dec 2025
to
05 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

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

Anterone 50 cyproterone acetate 50mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 278777
Active ingredients:
cyproterone acetate

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

From
03 Jul 2025
to
25 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

CYPROTERONE SANDOZ cyproterone acetate 50 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 107330
Active ingredients:
cyproterone acetate

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
04 Dec 2025
to
03 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

Anterone 100 cyproterone acetate 100mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 278778
Active ingredients:
cyproterone acetate

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

From
13 Feb 2026
to
25 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment

JULIET-35 ED tablet blister pack
AUST R: 75554
Active ingredients:
cyproterone acetate
ethinylestradiol

Dosage form:
Tablet, sugar coated

Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800008757

Deletion from market:
01 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.