emtricitabine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TENOFOVIR / EMTRICITABINE SANDOZ 301/200 tenofovir disoproxil succinate / emtricitabine 301 mg/200 mg film-coated tablet bottle
AUST R: 326237
Active ingredients:
emtricitabine
tenofovir disoproxil succinate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
24 Oct 2025
to
15 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL/EMTRICITABINE/EFAVIRENZ Viatris 300/200/600 tenofovir disoproxil maleate 300mg/emtricitabine 200mg/efavirenz 600mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 280721
Active ingredients:
efavirenz
emtricitabine
tenofovir disoproxil maleate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
20 Mar 2025
to
30 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Patients are advised to consult their healthcare professional to discuss alternative treatment options. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Pro Pharmaceuticals Group, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 077 674.

Tenofovir/Emtricitabine 300/200 ARX tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg emtricitabine 200 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 275070
Active ingredients:
emtricitabine
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
05 Jun 2026
to
18 Dec 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.