fluoxetine hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
NOUMED FLUOXETINE fluoxetine (as hydrochloride) 20 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 308455
Active ingredients:
fluoxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
AVALLON PHARMACEUTICALS PTY LTD

Phone:
1800930999

From
28 Feb 2026
to
30 Jun 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

FLUOXETINE GENERICHEALTH fluoxetine (as hydrochloride) 20 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 146600
Active ingredients:
fluoxetine hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
15 Mar 2027

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by BTC FLUOXETINE 20mg fluoxetine (as hydrochloride) 20 mg capsules blister pack (ARTG 273923)