mupirocin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BACTROBAN mupirocin 20mg/g ointment tube
AUST R: 11145
Active ingredients:
mupirocin

Dosage form:
Ointment

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800033109

From
12 Nov 2025
to
20 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Alternative brands are available.
MUPIROCIN-WGR mupirocin 20 mg/g ointment tube
AUST R: 433092
Active ingredients:
mupirocin

Dosage form:
Ointment

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 79000

From
21 Oct 2025
to
26 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.