ivermectin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
STROMECTOL ivermectin 3mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 181338
Active ingredients:
ivermectin

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd

Phone:
0800500673

From
09 Sep 2026
to
02 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
SOOLANTRA ivermectin 10 mg/g cream tube
AUST R: 227125
Active ingredients:
ivermectin

Dosage form:
Cream

Sponsor:
Galderma Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 800 765

From
26 Oct 2026
to
01 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

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