fluconazole - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DIZOLE 100 fluconazole 100 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 159620
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
05 Jun 2026
to
18 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

DIZOLE 200 fluconazole 200 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 132789
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
24 Apr 2026
to
18 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

DIZOLE 50 fluconazole 50 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 162640
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
19 Jun 2026
to
18 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

FLUCONAZOLE-BAXTER fluconazole 100mg/50mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 133463
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.

FLUCONAZOLE-BAXTER fluconazole 200mg/100mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 133468
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300302409

Deletion from market:
30 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.