fluconazole - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-FLUCONAZOLE fluconazole 200 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 293315
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
15 Oct 2026
to
25 Dec 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
DIFLUCAN fluconazole 200 mg/100 mL injection vial
AUST R: 47462
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
20 Oct 2026
to
08 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An overseas registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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
07 May 2026
to
15 Oct 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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
02 Apr 2026
to
15 Oct 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

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
14 May 2026
to
15 Oct 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
OZOLE fluconazole 100 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 122903
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd

Phone:
0298872600

From
29 Aug 2025
to
14 Dec 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.
DIFLUCAN fluconazole 100 mg/50 mL injection vial
AUST R: 47461
Active ingredients:
fluconazole

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
16 Nov 2026
to
30 Nov 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
An overseas registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.