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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
LYCLEAR SCABIES CREAM AUST R: 46343 Active ingredients: permethrin Dosage form: Cream Sponsor: Perrigo Australia Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 805 546	From 14 Sep 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: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals

Product details

Supply Impact Dates

Further Details

LYCLEAR SCABIES CREAM
AUST R: 46343
Active ingredients:
permethrin

Dosage form:
Cream

Sponsor:
Perrigo Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 805 546

From
14 Sep 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: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals