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RUBIFEN LA methylphenidate hydrochloride 30 mg modified release capsules blister pack AUST R: 362232Active ingredients:
methylphenidate hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Capsule, hard
Sponsor:
AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
02 94200420
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From
10 Jun 2025
to
30 Sep 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Alternative brands are available. An updated TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-methylphenidate-hydrochloride-products
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RUBIFEN LA methylphenidate hydrochloride 40 mg modified release capsules blister pack AUST R: 362230Active ingredients:
methylphenidate hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Capsule, hard
Sponsor:
AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
02 94200420
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From
13 May 2025
to
31 Oct 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Alternative brands are available. An updated TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-methylphenidate-hydrochloride-products
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RUBIFEN LA methylphenidate hydrochloride 60 mg modified release capsules blister pack AUST R: 362234Active ingredients:
methylphenidate hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Capsule, hard
Sponsor:
AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
02 94200420
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From
18 Apr 2025
to
31 Oct 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Alternative brands are available. An updated TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-methylphenidate-hydrochloride-products
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RUBIFEN LA methylphenidate hydrochloride 10 mg modified release capsules blister pack AUST R: 362233Active ingredients:
methylphenidate hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Capsule, hard
Sponsor:
AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
02 94200420
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From
03 Jun 2025
to
20 Aug 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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RUBIFEN LA methylphenidate hydrochloride 20 mg modified release capsules blister pack AUST R: 362231Active ingredients:
methylphenidate hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Capsule, hard
Sponsor:
AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
02 94200420
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From
25 Aug 2025
to
20 Aug 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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