The medicine shortage reports database includes information about shortages of reportable medicines in Australia, including those arising from the discontinuation of products.
You can use this page to search for all medicines in shortage and find information about management actions, including supply of overseas alternative medicines.
Information in this database is based on details reported to us by sponsors. Any additional management actions taken by us will be clearly stated.
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The database defaults to all current medicine shortages. You can also view anticipated and resolved shortages and discontinuations.
To search the database for all shortages and discontinuations for a particular medicine, type the active ingredient or trade (brand) name into the search field. You can then click on the active ingredient name or trade name for more information about the shortage of interest.
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AUST R: 14326
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 01-12-2022
AUST R: 14332
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. Please contact the approval holder for details on supply: Global Medical Solutions Australia Pty Limited T/A Radpharm Scientific - Ph: 02 9503 8100
Updated: 29-11-2022
AUST R: 54860
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 05-12-2022
phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride
AUST R: 12980
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 21-06-2023
AUST R: 161298
Expected supply: 31 May 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient
Updated: 29-03-2023
AUST R: 68438
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. Please contact the approval holder for details on supply, Global Medical Solutions Australia Pty Limited T/A Radpharm Scientific on 02 9503 8100
Updated: 10-07-2023
dantrolene sodium hemiheptahydrate
DANTRIUM dantrolene sodium hemiheptahydrate 25mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 42975
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 23-10-2023
AUST R: 142239
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 23-09-2021
AUST R: 18695
Expected supply: 31 May 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient
Updated: 29-03-2023
AUST R: 18770
Expected supply: 31 May 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient
Updated: 29-03-2023
COLIFOAM (10% w/w Hydrocortisone Acetate) Rectal Foam Cream aerosol can
AUST R: 43026
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 04-08-2023
DRAXIMAGE MAA kit for the preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Albumin Aggregated Injection
AUST R: 261212
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 01-12-2022
AUST R: 32486
Expected supply: 31 Jul 2025
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 11-05-2023
Mycobacterium bovis (Bacillus Calmette and Guerin (BCG) strain)
ONCOTICE BCG 5 hundred million CFU powder for injection vial
AUST R: 59912
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient
Updated: 07-03-2022
CIPLA BLEOMYCIN 15K bleomycin sulfate 15000 IU powder for injection vial
AUST R: 220440
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An alternative brand is available
Updated: 03-10-2023
ETHYOL Amifostine (as trihydrate) 500mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 63789
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative unapproved products available under the Special Access Scheme
Updated: 27-11-2023
LERCAN lercanidipine hydrochloride 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 152707
Expected supply: 29 Feb 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 27-11-2023
LERCAN lercanidipine hydrochloride 20 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 152708
Expected supply: 29 Feb 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 27-11-2023
Suspended from ARTG – AUSRAN ranitidine 150mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 97354
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 26-10-2023
Suspended from ARTG – AUSRAN ranitidine 300mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 97355
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 26-10-2023
DILTIAZEM AN diltiazem hydrochloride 60mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184100
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 27-09-2019
SYNACTHEN DEPOT tetracosactide (tetracosactrin) zinc complex 1mg/1m L injection ampoule
AUST R: 11060
Expected supply: 30 Nov 2026
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 31-10-2023
irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate
MEDITAB IRINOTECAN irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate 100 mg / 5 mL injection vial
AUST R: 167202
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available
Updated: 27-09-2023
AUST R: 151290
Expected supply: 14 Jan 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 05-01-2022
DIAFORMIN XR metformin hydrochloride 500mg extended release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 120868
Expected supply: 01 Jul 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
Updated: 27-11-2023
PALADOPT olopatadine (as hydrochloride) 1 mg/mL eye drop bottle
AUST R: 227798
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 27-11-2023
AUST R: 262525
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 09-01-2023
CILICAINE SYRINGE 1.5 procaine benzylpenicillin (procaine penicillin) 1.5g injection syringe
AUST R: 288818
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 14-12-2022
MINIRIN desmopressin acetate 10 microgram/actuation nasal spray
AUST R: 59320
Expected supply: 30 Sep 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 09-11-2023
MONODUR isosorbide mononitrate 60 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 59600
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 30-10-2023
TINASIL terbinafine 250mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 104493
Expected supply: 08 Nov 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 08-11-2023
AUST R: 14466
Expected supply: 31 Oct 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 30-10-2023
AUST R: 130301
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 01-08-2023
HYDRALAZINE LINK hydralazine hydrochloride 20 mg/1 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 272644
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brand available
Updated: 28-03-2023
AUST R: 18655
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 16-02-2023
AUST R: 235933
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 26-07-2023
ENALAPRIL/HCT SANDOZ 20mg/6mg enalapril maleate 20mg and hydrochlorothiazide 6mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 126490
Expected supply: 15 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic product is available
Updated: 18-09-2023
AUST R: 289980
Expected supply: 26 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 10-10-2023
CARBOSORB XS activated charcoal 50 g/250 mL and sorbitol 70.75 g/250 mL suspension bottle
AUST R: 307429
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
Updated: 27-03-2023
CHAMPIX varenicline (as tartrate) 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 124940
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 17-05-2023
AUST R: 124941
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 16-05-2023
LANTHEUS THALLIUM[201Tl] CHLORIDE 74MBq/mL injection multidose vial
AUST R: 112603
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Global Medical Solutions Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 9503 8100 for details on supply.
Updated: 13-10-2022
APO-NITROFURANTOIN nitrofurantoin capsule 100 mg capsule bottle pack
AUST R: 299385
Expected supply: 29 Sep 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands available
Updated: 10-10-2023
ZOMETA zoledronic acid 4 mg/5 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 90882
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternate brand available
Updated: 20-06-2023
dexamethasone sodium phosphate
DBL DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION 4mg/1mL (as sodium) injection ampoule
AUST R: 16374
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: An alternate presentation of the same strength is available.
Updated: 16-02-2023
AUST R: 299383
Expected supply: 29 Sep 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands available
Updated: 10-10-2023
AUST R: 153053
Expected supply: 26 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
Updated: 10-10-2023
AUST R: 153054
Expected supply: 26 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
Updated: 10-10-2023
SODIUM VALPROATE WOCKHARDT sodium valproate 400 mg/4 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 279248
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available
Updated: 27-09-2023
AUST R: 61643
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 16-06-2022
TRULICITY dulaglutide (rch) 1.5 mg/0.5 mL solution for injection prefilled pen
AUST R: 217965
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at: www.tga.gov.au/trulicity-shortage The sponsor is closely monitoring stock levels and releasing stock to wholesalers as equitably as possible. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 23-10-2023
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST FENOFIBRATE fenofibrate 145 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 291664
Expected supply: 04 Feb 2022
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 20-07-2023
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
XYLOCAINE 0.5% WITH ADRENALINE 1:200,000 20mL injection vial
AUST R: 12008
Expected supply: 01 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other strengths available.
Updated: 24-08-2023
AUST R: 23215
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 08-09-2023
AUST R: 286103
Expected supply: 28 Sep 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 06-10-2023
AUST R: 17934
Expected supply: 29 Mar 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 21-06-2023
AUST R: 200877
Expected supply: 05 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 29-11-2023
AUST R: 288118
Expected supply: 23 Jun 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: This medicine is being replaced by another product: ARTG 255075 - APO-AMOXY/CLAV 500/125 amoxicillin 500 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages
Updated: 22-06-2023
TOFRANIL 25 imipramine hydrochloride 25mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 60673
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient
Updated: 04-12-2023
AUST R: 81930
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 17-03-2023
AUST R: 81931
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 17-03-2023
AUST R: 19252
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 09-06-2023
AUST R: 200878
Expected supply: 10 May 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 29-11-2023
LANTHEUS GALLIUM(67Ga) citrate 74MBq/mL injection USP multidose vial
AUST R: 19144
Expected supply: 31 Jul 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 26-06-2023
AUST R: 11294
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 09-12-2022
AUST R: 10796
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 21-09-2022
AUST R: 304312
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 15-09-2023
dexamethasone sodium phosphate
AUST R: 163200
Expected supply: 29 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Alphapharm Pty Ltd can be contacted on 1800 274 276 for details on supply.
Updated: 27-11-2023
AUST R: 288119
Expected supply: 23 Jun 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: This medicine is being replaced by another product: ARTG 255080 APO-AMOXY/CLAV 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages
Updated: 22-06-2023
AUST R: 19249
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 09-06-2023
METALYSE tenecteplase (rch) 50mg powder for injection vial plus prefilled syringe
AUST R: 75013
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/shortage-tenecteplase-metalyse. The TGA has approved a shelf-life extension of an additional 12 months from the original expiry date on the packaging for Metalyse batches with an original expiry date from January 2022 up to March 2025.
Unregistered alternative products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. For information on supply, contact the approval holders: Pro Pharmaceuticals Group Pty Ltd (Phone: 1300 077 674) or Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd (Phone: 1300 788 261).
Updated: 17-08-2023
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 4 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 155995
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 19-09-2022
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 8 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 141508
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder Medsurge Pty Ltd can be contacted on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au for details on supply.
Updated: 16-05-2023
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 16 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 141533
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder Medsurge Pty Ltd can be contacted on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au for details on supply.
Updated: 16-05-2023
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 32 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 141534
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder Medsurge Pty Ltd can be contacted on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au for details on supply.
Updated: 16-05-2023
JURNISTA hydromorphone hydrochloride 64 mg prolonged release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 141535
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 19-09-2022
ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 10 mg modified release tablet blister packs
AUST R: 132251
Expected supply: 23 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands are available.
Updated: 27-07-2023
OZEMPIC 0.25/0.5 mg semaglutide (rys) 1.34 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen
AUST R: 308324
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/ozempic-semaglutide-shortage. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. The following approval holders can be contacted for details on supply: Medsurge Pty Ltd - 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au | Pro Pharmaceuticals Group - 1300 077 674 or info@propg.com.au
Updated: 22-09-2023
OZEMPIC 1 mg semaglutide (rys) 1.34 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen
AUST R: 315107
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/ozempic-semaglutide-shortage. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. The following approval holders can be contacted for details on supply: Medsurge Pty Ltd - 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au | Pro Pharmaceuticals Group - 1300 077 674 or info@propg.com.au
Updated: 22-09-2023
AUST R: 40926
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 24-03-2023
AUST R: 40928
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 14-03-2023
AUST R: 40930
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 14-03-2023
AUST R: 13537
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, ORSPEC Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.
Updated: 06-03-2023
ropivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate
AUST R: 267572
Expected supply: 01 May 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 09-02-2023
AUST R: 53582
Expected supply: 31 Oct 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 30-10-2023
GALANTYL galantamine (as hydrobromide) 24 mg modified release capsule blister pack
AUST R: 157933
Expected supply: 29 Feb 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available
Updated: 20-09-2023
AUST R: 222643
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 22-05-2023
AUST R: 165766
Expected supply: 28 Feb 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternate generic products are available
Updated: 18-09-2023
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
ADRENALINE-LINK 1:10,000 1mg/10mL adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate injection BP ampoule
AUST R: 119194
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 27-01-2023
AUST R: 49422
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Guerbet Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 8075 3007 for details on supply
Updated: 08-05-2023
AUST R: 47997
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Guerbet Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 8075 3007 for details on supply
Updated: 08-05-2023
DONEPEZIL GH donepezil hydrochloride (as monohydrate) 5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 193661
Expected supply: 28 Jul 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 19-09-2023
DBL VANCOMYCIN vancomycin (as hydrochloride) 500mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 62603
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An alternative brand is available
Updated: 21-11-2022
AUST R: 206930
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-06-2022
AUST R: 206936
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-06-2022
AUST R: 175500
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 09-06-2022
AUST R: 312004
Expected supply: 23 Feb 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Alternative generic brands are available.
Updated: 29-11-2023
AUST R: 11971
Expected supply: 29 Dec 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website:
https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 27-11-2023
AUST R: 300058
Expected supply: 27 Sep 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: This product has not been launched in Australia to date. Other strengths and brands are available.
Updated: 03-10-2023
AUST R: 237436
Expected supply: 20 Sep 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 27-09-2023
AUST R: 177111
Expected supply: 01 Aug 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 17-06-2022
OXYCODONE BNM oxycodone hydrochloride 5mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 227847
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands available
Updated: 25-01-2023
OXYCODONE BNM oxycodone hydrochloride 20mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 227841
Expected supply: 30 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands available
Updated: 25-01-2023
METALYSE tenecteplase (rch) 40mg powder for injection vial plus prefilled syringe
AUST R: 75012
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/shortage-tenecteplase-metalyse. The TGA has approved a shelf-life extension of an additional 12 months from the original expiry date on the packaging for Metalyse batches with an original expiry date from January 2022 up to March 2025.
Unregistered alternative products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. For information on supply, contact the approval holder, Pro Pharmaceuticals Group Pty Ltd on 1300 077 674
Updated: 17-08-2023
AUST R: 49135
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 20-06-2022
AMISULPRIDE 200 WINTHROP amisulpride 200 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 125174
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 23-06-2022
LARGACTIL chlorpromazine hydrochloride 10mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 51620
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other dosage forms are available.
Updated: 01-07-2022
CHIROCAINE levobupivacaine 50mg/10mL (as hydrochloride) injection ampoule
AUST R: 76862
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 06-07-2022
AUST R: 170001
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 01-07-2022
CHIROCAINE levobupivacaine 25mg/10mL (as hydrochloride) injection ampoule.
AUST R: 76815
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 06-07-2022
CHIROCAINE levobupivacaine 75mg/10mL (as hydrochloride) injection ampoule
AUST R: 76864
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 06-07-2022
CHIROCAINE levobupivacaine hydrochloride 250mg/200mL solution for injection bag
AUST R: 94482
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 06-07-2022
ROPIBAM 0.2% Ropivacaine hydrochloride 200mg/100mL solution for injection bag
AUST R: 186573
Expected supply: 14 Jul 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 31-05-2023
AUST R: 48507
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Emergency Supply Only
Management action: A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/shortage-iodinated-contrast-media-contrast-diagnostic-agents. An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. The approval holder, Bayer Australia Ltd, can be contacted on 1800 008 757.
Updated: 04-12-2023
AUST R: 127602
Expected supply: 12 Sep 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 15-09-2023
AUST R: 75253
Expected supply: 30 Jan 2024
Availability: Emergency Supply Only
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
Updated: 22-08-2023
AUST R: 75251
Expected supply: 29 Feb 2024
Availability: Emergency Supply Only
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
Updated: 22-08-2023
AUST R: 49612
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Guerbet Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 8075 3007 for details on supply
Updated: 09-05-2023
OPTIRAY 320 Ioversol 84.75 g/125 mL injection syringe (power injector)
AUST R: 46642
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Guerbet Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 8075 3007 for details on supply
Updated: 24-05-2023
AUST R: 73580
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Guerbet Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 8075 3007 for details on supply
Updated: 16-05-2023
OPTIRAY 320 Ioversol 33.9 g/50 mL injection syringe (hand held and power injector)
AUST R: 46641
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Guerbet Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 8075 3007 for details on supply
Updated: 16-05-2023
OPTIRAY 240 Ioversol 63.63 g/125 mL injection syringe (power injector)
AUST R: 46640
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Guerbet Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 8075 3007 for details on supply
Updated: 16-05-2023
OPTIRAY 350 ULTRAJECT Ioversol 74% w/v 37.05g/50mL injection syringe
AUST R: 51796
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered alternative product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Guerbet Australia Pty Ltd can be contacted on 02 8075 3007 for details on supply
Updated: 16-05-2023
APO-QUINAPRIL quinapril 10mg (as hydrochloride) tablets blister pack
AUST R: 133220
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 13-02-2023
AUST R: 351833
Expected supply: 24 Nov 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages
Updated: 23-08-2023
APO-AMOXYCILLIN amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 250mg/5mL powder for suspension bottle
AUST R: 137883
Expected supply: 01 Nov 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 13-11-2023
MAXAMOX amoxicillin trihydrate 500mg/5mLpowder for oral suspension bottle
AUST R: 93722
Expected supply: 01 Dec 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Updated: 27-10-2023
MAXAMOX amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 1000 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 76050
Expected supply: 01 Dec 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Updated: 23-10-2023
AUST R: 116852
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available
Updated: 11-10-2023
AUST R: 116853
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available
Updated: 11-10-2023
AMOXYCILLIN SANDOZ amoxicillin trihydrate 250mg/5mL powder for oral suspension bottle
AUST R: 93720
Expected supply: 01 Dec 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 23-10-2023
ISOPTO CARPINE pilocarpine hydrochloride 4% eye drops bottle
AUST R: 25297
Expected supply: 23 Aug 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 21-04-2023
ACTILYSE alteplase (rch) 50 mg powder for injection vial with diluent vial
AUST R: 17905
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Updated: 19-10-2023
ACTILYSE alteplase (rch) 10mg powder for injection vial with water for injections 10mL vial
AUST R: 64240
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Updated: 19-10-2023
Zoledronic Acid SUN zoledronic acid 5 mg / 100 mL injection solution vial
AUST R: 208101
Expected supply: 08 Aug 2029
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 12-08-2022
AUST R: 68922
Expected supply: 30 Jan 2024
Availability: Emergency Supply Only
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
Updated: 22-08-2023
Pfizer (Australia) MIDAZOLAM INJECTION midazolam 5mg/5mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 72214
Expected supply: 05 Dec 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 06-12-2023
HUMATROPE somatropin 18IU (6mg) powder for injection cartridge with diluent syringe
AUST R: 53423
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 03-01-2023
HUMATROPE somatropin 36IU (12mg) powder for injection cartridge with diluent syringe
AUST R: 53365
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 03-01-2023
HUMATROPE somatropin 72IU (24mg) powder for injection cartridge with diluent syringe
AUST R: 53364
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 03-01-2023
CILAMOX amoxicillin 250mg (as trihydrate) capsule blister pack
AUST R: 286257
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 17-08-2022
AUST R: 298440
Expected supply: 15 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 27-11-2023
ZIPRASIDONE GH ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 40 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 221096
Expected supply: 01 Feb 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available
Updated: 05-09-2023
AUST R: 130229
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Suitable alternatives are available.
Updated: 07-11-2023
AUST R: 47012
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 06-10-2022
ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 30 mg modified release tablet blister packs
AUST R: 132254
Expected supply: 23 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands are available.
Updated: 27-07-2023
AUST R: 275000
Expected supply: 02 Dec 2022
Availability: Available
Updated: 14-09-2023
AUST R: 321280
Expected supply: 01 Jun 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Alternative generic product is available
Updated: 25-09-2023
AUST R: 321282
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic product is available
Updated: 25-09-2023
AUST R: 321281
Expected supply: 01 Jun 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic product is available
Updated: 25-09-2023
AUST R: 11339
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative products available
Updated: 03-04-2023
HALF STRENGTH POVIDONE-IODINE SOLUTION 5%w/v cutaneous solution bottle
AUST R: 11375
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 15-02-2023
AUST R: 223583
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other strength available.
Updated: 25-07-2023
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST ESCITALOPRAM escitalopram (as oxalate) 20 mg tablet blister
AUST R: 272631
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 12-09-2022
DBL CIPROFLOXACIN 200 mg/100 mL injection for intravenous infusion bag
AUST R: 123041
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic product is available
Updated: 11-09-2023
DBL CIPROFLOXACIN 400 mg/200 mL injection for intravenous infusion bag
AUST R: 123042
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 06-07-2023
AUST R: 45361
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 24-04-2023
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST PREGABALIN pregabalin 150 mg capsule blister
AUST R: 308099
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 21-09-2022
AUST R: 11298
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 20-01-2023
MYLOTARG gemtuzumab ozogamicin 5 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 316671
Expected supply: 26 Dec 2022
Availability: Available
Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply and working to expedite the next shipment.
Updated: 03-11-2022
EVOGAM normal immunoglobulin (human) 16% w/v, 0.8g/5mL injection solution vial for subcutaneous use
AUST R: 173315
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product will be replaced with an alternative ARTG product - HIZENTRA AU human normal immunoglobulin 20% solution for subcutaneous injection 5mL vial ARTG - 328606
Updated: 28-02-2023
EVOGAM normal immunoglobulin (human) 16% w/v, 3.2g/20mL injection solution vial for subcutaneous use
AUST R: 173324
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product will be replaced with an alternative ARTG product - HIZENTRA AU human normal immunoglobulin 20% solution for subcutaneous injection 20mL vial ARTG - 328608
Updated: 28-02-2023
INTRAGAM 10 normal immunoglobulin (human) 20g/200mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 162489
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product will be replaced with an alternative ARTG product - PRIVIGEN AU normal immunoglobulin (human) 20g (100g/L, 10%) solution for intravenous infusion ARTG - 328603
Updated: 30-01-2023
INTRAGAM 10 normal immunoglobulin (human) 10g/100mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 162488
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product will be replaced with an alternative ARTG product - PRIVIGEN AU normal immunoglobulin (human) 10g (100g/L, 10%) solution for intravenous infusion ARTG - 328602
Updated: 30-01-2023
INTRAGAM 10 normal immunoglobulin (human) 2.5g/25mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 162486
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product will be replaced with an alternative ARTG product - PRIVIGEN AU normal immunoglobulin (human) 5g (100g/L, 10%) solution for intravenous infusion ARTG - 328601
Updated: 30-01-2023
FASLODEX fulvestrant 250mg/5mL solution for injection pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 106955
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other brands are available.
Updated: 29-09-2022
HEPARIN SODIUM 5000IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule
AUST R: 49232
Expected supply: 29 Mar 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Orspec Pharma Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 02 4339 4239.
Updated: 04-08-2023
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST ROSUVASTATIN rosuvastatin (as calcium) 5mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 333481
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 06-10-2022
AUST R: 68962
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 12-10-2022
AUST R: 212048
Expected supply: 19 Jul 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 05-09-2023
MERIEUX INACTIVATED RABIES VACCINE 2.5IU powder for injection vial with diluent syringe
AUST R: 26675
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative product is available
Updated: 30-10-2023
adrenaline (epinephrine) hydrochloride
AUST R: 165574
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Appropriate therapeutic alternatives are available.
Updated: 21-10-2022
AUST R: 56476
Expected supply: 29 Sep 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 29-09-2023
adrenaline (epinephrine) hydrochloride
UBISTESIN articaine HCl 4% with adrenaline (epinephrine) 1:200,000 solution for injection cartridge
AUST R: 165573
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Appropriate therapeutic alternatives are available.
Updated: 21-10-2022
STRATTERA atomoxetine as hydrochloride 10mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 90592
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-12-2022
STRATTERA atomoxetine as hydrochloride18mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 90593
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-12-2022
CEFALEXIN SANDOZ cefalexin (as monohydrate) 500mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 78980
Expected supply: 01 Dec 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Alternative brands are available. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. The approval holder, Pro Pharmaceuticals can be contacted for details on supply: 1300 077 674 or orders@propg.com.au
Updated: 22-12-2022
STRATTERA atomoxetine as hydrochloride 25mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 90594
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-12-2022
STRATTERA atomoxetine as hydrochloride 40mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 90595
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-12-2022
STRATTERA atomoxetine as hydrochloride 60mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 90596
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-12-2022
STRATTERA atomoxetine as hydrochloride 80mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 146333
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-12-2022
STRATTERA atomoxetine as hydrochloride 100mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 146413
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-12-2022
AUST R: 311999
Expected supply: 23 Feb 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic brands are available.
Updated: 29-11-2023
VAXZEVRIA (previously COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca) ChAdOx1-S solution for injection multidose vial
AUST R: 349072
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 30-03-2023
ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid
STEGLATRO 5 ertugliflozin 5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 287619
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 04-11-2022
AUST R: 64400
Expected supply: 31 May 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 22-06-2023
Updated: 16-02-2023
AUST R: 62134
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 01-05-2023
human menopausal gonadotrophin
AUST R: 161985
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Updated: 20-11-2023
Pertussis filamentous haemagglutinin
AUST R: 96137
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative products are available.
Updated: 29-11-2023
APO-PROCHLORPERAZINE prochlorperazine maleate 5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 158416
Expected supply: 19 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 10-11-2023
human menopausal gonadotrophin
AUST R: 161984
Expected supply: 30 Jun 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Updated: 20-11-2023
APO-ZIPRASIDONE ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 60 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 201059
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product is being replace by ARTG 201083 - ZIPROX ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 60 mg capsule blister pack.
Updated: 31-10-2022
pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate
AUST R: 225586
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product is being replaced by ARTG 225626 - SIMIPEX XR pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate 2.25 mg modified release tablet blister pack.
Updated: 31-10-2022
AUST R: 288850
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: This product is being replaced by ARTG 312004 - APO-OLMESARTAN/AMLODIPINE/HCTZ 40/10/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide 40/10/12.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack.
Updated: 31-10-2022
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST PREGABALIN pregabalin 300 mg capsule blister
AUST R: 308085
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic products available.
Updated: 31-10-2022
VANCOMYCIN JUNO vancomycin (as hydrochloride) 1 g powder for injection vial
AUST R: 330502
Expected supply: 05 Dec 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 05-12-2023
ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid
STEGLATRO 15 ertugliflozin 15 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 287622
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 04-11-2022
ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid
sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate
AUST R: 287630
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 04-11-2022
ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid
sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate
AUST R: 287626
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 04-11-2022
AUST R: 147109
Expected supply: 29 Sep 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 29-09-2023
ZIPRASIDONE GH ziprasidone (as hydrochloride) 80 mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 221089
Expected supply: 01 Feb 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available
Updated: 05-09-2023
OMEPRAZOLE GENERICHEALTH omeprazole 20 mg enteric-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 234175
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 29-08-2023
AUST R: 123384
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 14-11-2022
AMOXYCILLIN SANDOZ amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 1000 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 98758
Expected supply: 01 Dec 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument for oral amoxicillin medicines has been implemented. Further information is at: www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/substitution-allowed-address-shortage-amoxicillin
Updated: 14-12-2022
AUST R: 335112
Expected supply: 22 Dec 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Alternative products available
Updated: 15-09-2023
LACOSAMIDE ARX lacosamide 100 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296752
Expected supply: 06 Oct 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 10-10-2023
ZINOPRIL 5 lisinopril 5mg (as dihydrate) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 152716
Expected supply: 11 Sep 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 11-09-2023
NEBIVOLOL SANDOZ nebivolol (as hydrochloride) 1.25 mg immediate release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 311723
Expected supply: 07 Apr 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 15-09-2023
AMISULPRIDE 400 WINTHROP amisulpride 400 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 125165
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
Updated: 14-11-2022
AMISULPRIDE 100 WINTHROP amisulpride 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 125173
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 17-11-2022
AUST R: 158415
Expected supply: 19 Apr 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternate generic products are available
Updated: 06-11-2023
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST PREGABALIN pregabalin 75 mg capsule blister
AUST R: 308089
Expected supply: 16 Jun 2023
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 17-11-2022
AUST R: 351832
Expected supply: 22 Dec 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Alternative generic products are available
Updated: 20-07-2023
IBILEX 250 cefalexin 250mg/5mL powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 92973
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 06-11-2023
Pfizer (Australia) METRONIDAZOLE 5mg/mL (0.5%) injection vial
AUST R: 12728
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 24-11-2022
Pfizer (Australia) TOBRAMYCIN (as sulfate) PF 80 mg/2 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 10776
Expected supply: 29 Feb 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 11-07-2023
AUST R: 68925
Expected supply: 30 Jan 2024
Availability: Emergency Supply Only
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au
Updated: 15-08-2023
CARDIZEM CD diltiazem hydrochloride 180mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 46818
Expected supply: 30 Jan 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Updated: 04-12-2023
DBL VANCOMYCIN vancomycin (as hydrochloride) 1000 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 62595
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: An alternative brand is available
Updated: 14-12-2022
suxamethonium chloride dihydrate
SUXAMETHONIUM JUNO suxamethonium chloride dihydrate 100 mg/2 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 320687
Expected supply: 01 May 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 05-12-2023
GANCICLOVIR SXP ganciclovir (as sodium) 500 mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 280238
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2023
Availability: Available
Management action: Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment
Updated: 06-03-2023
LACOSAMIDE Lupin lacosamide 100 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296756
Expected supply: 20 Oct 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 27-10-2023
QUINAPRIL GENERIC HEALTH quinapril 20mg (as hydrochloride) tablets blister pack
AUST R: 133201
Expected supply: 28 Jan 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 18-01-2023
TRIPHASIL ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel tablet blister pack
AUST R: 10419
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other brands are available.
Updated: 25-01-2023
AUST R: 266552
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other brands are available.
Updated: 25-01-2023
AUST R: 101742
Expected supply: 29 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available
Updated: 27-11-2023
AUST R: 230396
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other generic by same sponsor available - ALPHACLAV DUO FORTE VIATRIS 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack ARTG 255073
Updated: 13-09-2023
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN SANDOZ 10/40 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 40 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 279098
Expected supply: 27 Oct 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 31-10-2023
ATORVASTATIN GH atorvastatin (as calcium) 20 mg film coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 180320
Expected supply: 15 Jan 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 21-02-2023
SILDENAFIL GH sildenafil (as citrate) 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 355920
Expected supply: 01 Apr 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands available.
Updated: 18-01-2023
TELMISARTAN/HCT SANDOZ 80mg/25mg telmisartan 80mg / hydrochlorothiazide 25mg blister pack
AUST R: 201358
Expected supply: 15 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available
Updated: 19-09-2023
APO-TRAMADOL SR tramadol hydrochloride 100 mg oral tablet blister pack
AUST R: 154393
Expected supply: 12 Sep 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 15-09-2023
TRAMEDO SR tramadol hydrochloride 100 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 154383
Expected supply: 19 Sep 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 20-09-2023
TRAMEDO SR tramadol hydrochloride 150 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 154388
Expected supply: 01 Mar 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 20-09-2023
TRAMEDO SR tramadol hydrochloride 200 mg modified release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 154389
Expected supply: 01 Mar 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 20-09-2023
APO-TRAMADOL SR tramadol hydrochloride 200 mg oral tablet blister pack
AUST R: 154395
Expected supply: 12 Sep 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 12-09-2023
AUST R: 63993
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other generic by same sponsor available – KALMA 2 alprazolam 2mg tablet blister pack ARTG 385853
Updated: 11-08-2023
AUST R: 99937
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 27-11-2023
ipratropium bromide monohydrate
AERON 500 ipratropium bromide (as monohydrate) 500 microgram/mL inhalation ampoule
AUST R: 98648
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Another brand is available
Updated: 23-08-2023
Influenza virus haemagglutinin
AUST R: 262428
Expected supply: 28 Feb 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Seasonal depletion of stock
Updated: 03-03-2023
CABAZITAXEL JUNO cabazitaxel 60 mg/1.5 mL concentrated injection vial
AUST R: 287929
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 09-01-2023
AUST R: 47656
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands available.
Updated: 18-01-2023
AUST R: 43840
Expected supply: 21 Sep 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 21-09-2023
ZINNAT cefuroxime (as axetil) 125 mg/5mL granules for oral suspension bottle
AUST R: 178687
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 17-01-2023
CEFALEXIN SANDOZ cefalexin (as monohydrate) 125mg/5mL powder for suspension bottle
AUST R: 78981
Expected supply: 02 Feb 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument for oral cefalexin medicines has been implemented. Further information is at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/substitution-allowed-address-shortage-cefalexin
Updated: 07-12-2023
AUST R: 82829
Expected supply: 29 Sep 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 29-09-2023
KEFLOR cefaclor 250mg/5mL (as monohydrate) powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 58653
Expected supply: 08 Nov 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 08-11-2023
AUST R: 99939
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic products are availalbe.
Updated: 27-11-2023
CECLOR cefaclor 250mg/5mL (as monohydrate) powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 347593
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Updated: 03-11-2023
OXYCODONE BNM oxycodone hydrochloride 10mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 227833
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands available
Updated: 25-01-2023
methylprednisolone sodium succinate
AUST R: 171991
Expected supply: 29 Feb 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternate presentations are available. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Healthcare can be contacted on 1800 181 060 for details on supply.
Updated: 11-10-2023
methylprednisolone sodium succinate
AUST R: 171992
Expected supply: 26 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other methylprednisolone injection products are available. An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Link Healthcare can be contacted on 1800 181 060 for details on supply.
Updated: 18-08-2023
AUST R: 94204
Expected supply: 29 Dec 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
Updated: 08-12-2023
RISTEMPA pegfilgrastim (rbe) 6mg/0.6mL injection syringe with automatic needle guard
AUST R: 283847
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 31-05-2023
AUST R: 266553
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Alternative generic products available.
Updated: 31-01-2023
AUST R: 46946
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 02-02-2023
esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate
AUST R: 321044
Expected supply: 15 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative generic product is available
Updated: 04-10-2023
AUST R: 46451
Expected supply: 09 Feb 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website:
https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.
Updated: 17-11-2023
LACOSAMIDE Lupin lacosamide 200 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296753
Expected supply: 20 Oct 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 27-10-2023
betamethasone sodium phosphate
CELESTONE CHRONODOSE betamethasone 5.7mg/1mL (as acetate and sodium phosphate) injection ampoule
AUST R: 18777
Expected supply: 29 Feb 2024
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Sponsor is closely controlling supply.
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder Medsurge Pty Ltd can be contacted on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au for details on supply.
Updated: 07-09-2023
AUST R: 257332
Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 30-11-2023
EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN SANDOZ 10/10 ezetimibe 10 mg and simvastatin 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 279097
Expected supply: 27 Oct 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 07-11-2023
AUST R: 144970
Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands are available.
Updated: 11-08-2023
BTC FLUOXETINE 20mg fluoxetine (as hydrochloride) 20 mg capsules blister pack
AUST R: 273923
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other brands are available
Updated: 10-02-2023
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST IRBESARTAN irbesartan 150mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 259884
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other brands available
Updated: 09-02-2023
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST IRBESARTAN irbesartan 75mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 259883
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other brands available
Updated: 09-02-2023
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST ATORVASTATIN atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 40 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 286642
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other brands available
Updated: 09-02-2023
atorvastatin calcium trihydrate
BLOOMS THE CHEMIST ATORVASTATIN atorvastatin (as calcium trihydrate) 20 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 286641
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other brands available
Updated: 09-02-2023
APO-QUINAPRIL quinapril 20mg (as hydrochloride) tablets blister pack
AUST R: 133221
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 13-02-2023
AVSARTAN HCT 150/12.5 irbesartan 150 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 272655
Expected supply: 09 Feb 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Alternative brands are available
Updated: 27-11-2023
OLMEKAR 40/10 olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg / amlodipine (as besilate) 10 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 290078
Expected supply: 13 Oct 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 04-09-2023
PRYZEX ODT olanzapine 5 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 179079
Expected supply: 24 Nov 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 04-12-2023
PRYZEX ODT olanzapine 10 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
AUST R: 179076
Expected supply: 24 Nov 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 04-12-2023
Pfizer (Australia) SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% (450mg/50mL) intravenous infusion
AUST R: 10804
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 22-02-2023
ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 60 mg modified release tablet blister packs
AUST R: 132256
Expected supply: 23 Dec 2023
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: Other brands are available.
Updated: 27-07-2023
ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 100 mg modified release tablet blister packs
AUST R: 132258
Expected supply: 23 Dec 2023
Availability: Limited Availability
Management action: Other brands are available.
Updated: 27-07-2023
OLMEKAR 40/5 olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg / amlodipine (as besilate) 5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 290090
Expected supply: 19 Jan 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 25-10-2023
AUST R: 22852
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 28-02-2023
PAINSTOP DAY-TIME PAIN RELIEVER oral liquid bottle (reformulation)
AUST R: 131721
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Updated: 30-10-2023
AVONEX interferon beta-1a (rch) 30microgram/0.5mL injection pre-filled syringe
AUST R: 95419
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Unavailable
Updated: 09-03-2023
AUST R: 203691
Expected supply: 27 Nov 2023
Availability: Available
Updated: 29-11-2023
AUST R: 57191
Expected supply: Unknown
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Management action: Other brands available
Updated: 06-03-2023
VITA-B12 INJECTION hydroxocobalamin acetate 1mg/ 1 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 172663
Expected supply: 31 Mar 2024
Availability: Unavailable
Management action: An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. The approval holder, Pro Pharmaceuticals Group can be contacted for details on supply: 1300 077 674 or orders@propg.com.au
Updated: 09-11-2023