amoxicillin trihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-AMOXY/CLAV 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 255080
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
17 Jul 2026
to
25 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative brands are available.

AMOXIL amoxicillin 250mg (as trihydrate) capsule blister pack
AUST R: 273935
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

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.

AMOXIL SUGAR FREE SYRUP amoxicillin 125mg/5mL (as trihydrate) powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 11133
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, powder for

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

Deletion from market:
05 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.