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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fytic acid

calcium chloride dihydrate

potassium hydrogen phthalate

RADPHARM COLLOID kit for the preparation of Technetium(99mTc) calcium phytate injection composite pack

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


phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride

DIBENYLINE phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride 10mg capsule jar

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


honey bee venom

ALBEY BEE VENOM honey bee venom 550 microgram powder for injection vial with 4 vials of Albumin saline diluent

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


dantrolene sodium hemiheptahydrate

DANTRIUM dantrolene sodium hemiheptahydrate 25mg capsule bottle

AUST R: 42975

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: 17-06-2022


Paper wasp venom

ALBEY PAPER WASP VENOM paper wasp venom protein 550 microgram powder for injection vial with 4 vials of diluent

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


Vespula spp venom

ALBEY YELLOW JACKET VENOM vespula spp venom 550 microgram powder for injection vial with 4 vials of Albumin Saline Diluent

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


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


bleomycin sulfate

CIPLA BLEOMYCIN 15K bleomycin sulfate 15000 IU powder for injection vial

AUST R: 220440

Expected supply: 30 Sep 2023

Availability: Unavailable

Management action: Supply of an alternative product is under consideration.

Updated: 29-03-2023


amifostine

ETHYOL Amifostine (as trihydrate) 500mg powder for injection vial

AUST R: 63789

Expected supply: 31 Jul 2024

Availability: Unavailable

Management action: Alternative unapproved products available under the Special Access Scheme

Updated: 25-07-2023


tetracosactide

SYNACTHEN DEPOT tetracosactide (tetracosactrin) zinc complex 1mg/1m L injection ampoule

AUST R: 11060

Expected supply: 30 Nov 2023

Availability: Unavailable

Management action: Alternative unapproved products available under the Special Access Scheme (SAS). For further information about the SAS scheme please see https://www.tga.gov.au/form/special-access-scheme

Updated: 15-11-2022


Updated: 14-12-2022


hydralazine hydrochloride

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


voriconazole

VORCON voriconazole 200 mg powder for injection vial

AUST R: 235933

Expected supply: 30 Jun 2024

Availability: Unavailable

Management action: Alternative generic products are available.

Updated: 26-07-2023


activated charcoal

sorbitol

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


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


adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate

lidocaine hydrochloride

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


imipramine hydrochloride

TOFRANIL 25 imipramine hydrochloride 25mg tablet blister pack

AUST R: 60673

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: 16-01-2023


hydrochlorothiazide

quinapril hydrochloride

ACCURETIC 10/12.5 tablet blister pack

AUST R: 81930

Expected supply: 30 Apr 2024

Availability: Unavailable

Updated: 17-03-2023


hydrochlorothiazide

quinapril hydrochloride

ACCURETIC 20/12.5 tablet blister pack

AUST R: 81931

Expected supply: 30 Apr 2024

Availability: Unavailable

Updated: 17-03-2023


dexamethasone sodium phosphate

DEXAMETHASONE VIATRIS dexamethasone phosphate (as dexamethasone sodium phosphate) 4mg/1mL solution for injection vial

AUST R: 163200

Expected supply: 30 Nov 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: 04-09-2023


Tenecteplase

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


disopyramide

RYTHMODAN disopyramide 100 mg capsule blister pack

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


Updated: 27-01-2023


ioversol

OPTIRAY 320 Ioversol 33.9g/50mL injection vial

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


ioversol

OPTIRAY 350 Ioversol 74% w/v 55.575g/75mL injection vial

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


vancomycin

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


calcium folinate

DBL LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM folinic acid 15 mg/2mL (as calcium folinate) injection ampoule

AUST R: 16351

Expected supply: Unknown

Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Management action: Alternate strengths available

Updated: 08-06-2022


Tenecteplase

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


Alteplase

ACTILYSE alteplase (rch) 50 mg powder for injection vial with diluent vial

AUST R: 17905

Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023

Availability: Limited Availability

Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/shortage-tenecteplase-metalyse.

Updated: 13-02-2023


Alteplase

ACTILYSE alteplase (rch) 10mg powder for injection vial with water for injections 10mL vial

AUST R: 64240

Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023

Availability: Limited Availability

Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. A TGA web statement is available at https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/shortage-tenecteplase-metalyse.

Updated: 27-01-2023


methylene blue

METHYLENE BLUE 50mg/5mL injection vial

AUST R: 223583

Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024

Availability: Unavailable

Management action: Other strength available.

Updated: 25-07-2023


ciprofloxacin

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


ciprofloxacin

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


gemtuzumab ozogamicin

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


heparin sodium

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


Updated: 27-06-2023


vancomycin hydrochloride

VANCOMYCIN JUNO vancomycin (as hydrochloride) 1 g powder for injection vial

AUST R: 330502

Expected supply: 05 Dec 2023

Availability: Unavailable

Management action: Alternative generic products are available

Updated: 23-08-2023


metronidazole

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


vancomycin

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: 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: 27-06-2023




Updated: 05-07-2023


activated charcoal

CARBOSORB X activated charcoal 50 g/250 mL suspension bottle

AUST R: 106470

Expected supply: 19 Jul 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 26-07-2023


desferrioxamine mesilate

DBL DESFERRIOXAMINE MESYLATE FOR INJECTION BP 2g/vial

AUST R: 73173

Expected supply: 12 Jul 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 12-07-2023


heparin sodium

HEPARINISED SALINE 50IU/5mL (porcine mucous) injection ampoule

AUST R: 66684

Expected supply: 23 Aug 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 23-08-2023


dobutamine hydrochloride

DBL DOBUTAMINE 250mg/20mL (as hydrochloride) injection vial

AUST R: 46451

Expected supply: 22 Dec 2023

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: 28-07-2023


piperacillin sodium

tazobactam sodium

TAZOPIP 4 g/0.5 g piperacillin (as sodium) 4 g and tazobactam (as sodium) 0.5 g powder for injection vial

AUST R: 144970

Expected supply: 31 Dec 2024

Availability: Unavailable

Management action: Other brands are available.

Updated: 11-08-2023


vigabatrin

SABRIL vigabatrin 500mg tablet blister pack

AUST R: 150021

Expected supply: 30 Oct 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. 
An alternative dosage form is available - Sabril Powder Oral Sachet ARTG 52985

Updated: 21-08-2023


sodium nitrite

DBL SODIUM NITRITE 0.3g/10mL injection BPC ampoule

AUST R: 16290

Expected supply: 17 Jul 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 17-07-2023


Glucagon

GLUCAGEN HYPOKIT glucagon (rys) 1mg (1IU) powder for injection vial with diluent syringe

AUST R: 47105

Expected supply: 30 Sep 2023

Availability: Limited Availability

Management action: A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/shortage-glucagen-hypokit-glucagon. 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: 04-08-2023


naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate

DBL NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE 400 microgram/1mL injection USP ampoule

AUST R: 16282

Expected supply: 20 Oct 2023

Availability: Unavailable

Management action: Alternative generic products are available

Updated: 11-09-2023



Updated: 10-07-2023


sodium chloride

GENTECH 0.9% W/V SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION BP sodium chloride 90mg/10mL injection vial

AUST R: 79842

Expected supply: 09 Aug 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 10-08-2023


sodium chloride

GENTECH 0.9% W/V SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION BP sodium chloride 45mg/5mL injection vial

AUST R: 79845

Expected supply: 09 Aug 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 10-08-2023


ganciclovir sodium

CYMEVENE ganciclovir 500mg (as sodium) powder for injection vial

AUST R: 10047

Expected supply: 06 Nov 2023

Availability: Available

Management action: Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

Updated: 28-06-2023


sodium nitrite

HOPE PHARMACEUTICALS SODIUM NITRITE INJECTION sodium nitrite 300 mg/10 mL solution for injection vial

AUST R: 276671

Expected supply: 31 Dec 2023

Availability: Unavailable

Management action: Alternate product available via Special Access Scheme (SAS).

Updated: 07-07-2023


Updated: 25-07-2023


reboxetine mesilate

EDRONAX reboxetine 4mg (as mesilate) tablet blister pack

AUST R: 79745

Expected supply: 20 Sep 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 21-09-2023


naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate

NYXOID naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate 2.2 mg/actuation nasal spray vial

AUST R: 309381

Expected supply: 13 Oct 2023

Availability: Emergency Supply Only

Management action: Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder Pro Pharmaceuticals Group can be contacted on 1300 077 674 for details on supply

Updated: 16-08-2023


Diphtheria toxoid

Pertactin

Pertussis filamentous haemagglutinin

Pertussis toxoid

Tetanus toxoid

BOOSTRIX 0.5 mL injection pre-filled syringe

AUST R: 158363

Expected supply: 18 Dec 2023

Availability: Only available under NIP or government programs

Management action: Alternative products are available

Updated: 25-08-2023


calcium folinate

DBL LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM folinic acid 50 mg/5 mL (as calcium folinate) injection USP vial (NF)

AUST R: 42148

Expected supply: 26 Jan 2024

Availability: Available

Management action: Alternative brand available.

Updated: 22-08-2023


aciclovir

ACICLOVIR ACCORD aciclovir 500 mg/20 mL injection vial

AUST R: 313549

Expected supply: 08 Sep 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 08-09-2023


vosoritide

VOXZOGO vosoritide 0.4 mg powder for injection vial and diluent pre-filled syringe

AUST R: 376616

Expected supply: 31 Jul 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 02-08-2023


Updated: 05-07-2023


vigabatrin

SABRIL vigabatrin 0.5g powder oral sachet

AUST R: 52985

Expected supply: 27 Jul 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 27-07-2023


vosoritide

VOXZOGO vosoritide 0.56 mg powder for injection vial and diluent pre-filled syringe

AUST R: 376617

Expected supply: 31 Jul 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 02-08-2023


vosoritide

VOXZOGO vosoritide 1.2 mg powder for injection vial and diluent pre-filled syringe

AUST R: 376618

Expected supply: 31 Jul 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 02-08-2023



ampicillin

AUSTRAPEN ampicillin 1g (as sodium) powder for injection vial

AUST R: 29354

Expected supply: 30 Oct 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-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient.

Updated: 15-09-2023


calcium folinate

DBL LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM folinic acid 300 mg/30 mL (as calcium folinate) injection vial

AUST R: 116688

Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024

Availability: Unavailable

Management action: Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

Updated: 29-08-2023


sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate

DBL SODIUM THIOSULFATE INJECTION sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate 2.5g/10mL solution for injection vial

AUST R: 133490

Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024

Availability: Limited Availability

Management action: Alternative generic product is available

Updated: 23-08-2023


mercaptopurine monohydrate

ALLMERCAP mercaptopurine monohydrate 20mg/mL oral liquid suspension bottle

AUST R: 213881

Expected supply: 28 Aug 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 01-09-2023


cilastatin

imipenem

PRIMAXIN imipenem 500mg and cilastatin 500mg (as sodium) powder for injection vial

AUST R: 10509

Expected supply: Unknown

Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Updated: 06-09-2023


aciclovir

DBL Aciclovir 500mg/20mL Intravenous infusion injection vial

AUST R: 56810

Expected supply: 02 Feb 2024

Availability: Limited Availability

Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply

Updated: 22-08-2023


amikacin

DBL AMIKACIN 500mg/2mL (as sulfate) injection vial

AUST R: 49945

Expected supply: 31 Jan 2024

Availability: Available

Management action: Alternate brand available

Updated: 11-09-2023


monobasic potassium phosphate

DBL POTASSIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE CONCENTRATED INJECTION potassium phosphate - monobasic 1.361g/10mL injection ampoule

AUST R: 16263

Expected supply: 19 Jan 2024

Availability: Limited Availability

Management action: Alternative generic product is available

Updated: 01-09-2023


Funnelweb spider antivenom

FUNNEL WEB SPIDER ANTIVENOM (RABBIT) 125U powder for injection vial

AUST R: 31847

Expected supply: 12 Sep 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 13-09-2023


warfarin sodium

COUMADIN warfarin sodium 5mg tablet bottle

AUST R: 42279

Expected supply: 20 Oct 2023

Availability: Available

Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.

Updated: 19-09-2023


pentamidine isetionate

DBL PENTAMIDINE ISETHIONATE 300mg powder for injection vial

AUST R: 16260

Expected supply: 15 Jan 2024

Availability: Available

Management action: Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

Updated: 21-08-2023


aciclovir

DBL Aciclovir 250mg/10mL Intravenous infusion injection vial

AUST R: 56809

Expected supply: 02 Feb 2024

Availability: Limited Availability

Management action: The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. 
Alternative brand available.

Updated: 22-08-2023


Basiliximab

SIMULECT basiliximab (rmc) 20mg powder for injection vial and diluent ampoule

AUST R: 66740

Expected supply: 12 Sep 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 12-09-2023


morphine sulfate pentahydrate

MORPHINE SULFATE 15 mg/1 mL MEDSURGE morphine sulfate pentahydrate 15 mg/1 mL solution for injection ampoule

AUST R: 308715

Expected supply: 30 Oct 2023

Availability: Limited Availability

Management action: Alternative generic product is available

Updated: 01-09-2023



ampicillin

IBIMICYN ampicillin 500mg (as sodium) powder for injection vial

AUST R: 92839

Expected supply: 23 Oct 2023

Availability: Available

Management action: Alternative products available

Updated: 20-09-2023


dacarbazine

DBL DACARBAZINE 200mg powder for injection vial

AUST R: 39954

Expected supply: 30 Nov 2023

Availability: Available

Updated: 07-09-2023


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