phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium - medicine shortage information

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ASPECILLIN VK phenoxymethylpenicillin 500mg (as potassium) tablet bottle
AUST R: 200137
Active ingredients:
phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
12 Sep 2025
to
02 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative presentations are available.
PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN-AFT phenoxymethylpenicillin (as potassium salt) 125mg/5ml powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 159753
Active ingredients:
phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, powder for

Sponsor:
AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 94200420

From
09 Sep 2025
to
29 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing