nitisinone - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
NITYR nitisinone 10 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 288126
Active ingredients:
nitisinone

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Orpharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
0398637411

Deletion from market:
22 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
NITYR nitisinone 2 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 288127
Active ingredients:
nitisinone

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Orpharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
039863741

Deletion from market:
22 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative brand is available
NITYR nitisinone 5 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 288128
Active ingredients:
nitisinone

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Orpharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
0398637411

Deletion from market:
22 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.