temozolomide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TEMIZOLE 140 temozolomide 140 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 172972
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
02 Feb 2026
to
08 May 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

TEMOZOLOMIDE JUNO temozolomide 5 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 354885
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
27 Jan 2026
to
24 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

TEMIZOLE 5 temozolomide 5 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 172973
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
08 Oct 2025
to
02 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

TEMOZOLOMIDE JUNO temozolomide 20 mg capsule sachet
AUST R: 206043
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
15 Jan 2026
to
12 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE temozolomide 5 mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 231523
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

Deletion from market:
16 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

TEMODAL temozolomide 100mg capsule sachet
AUST R: 164212
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818553

Deletion from market:
01 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

TEMODAL temozolomide 140 mg capsules sachet
AUST R: 164213
Active ingredients:
temozolomide

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818553

Deletion from market:
01 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.