potassium clavulanate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
COMOX 500/125, amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 500 mg and clavulanic acid (as potassium) 125 mg tablets strip pack
AUST R: 236902
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Medsurge Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 788 261

From
17 Sep 2026
to
31 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

COMOX 875/125, amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 875 mg and clavulanic acid (as potassium) 125 mg tablets strip pack
AUST R: 236898
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Medsurge Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300 788 261

From
17 Sep 2026
to
31 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

AMOXICLAV JUNO 2000/200 amoxicillin (as sodium) 2000 mg and clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) 200mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 269158
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin sodium
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
02 Oct 2026
to
08 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.

AMOXICLAV JUNO 500/100 amoxicillin (as sodium) 500 mg and clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) 100mg powder for injection vial
AUST R: 269162
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin sodium
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Injection, powder for

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
0388881288

From
16 Oct 2026
to
08 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative strength is available.

APO-AMOXY/CLAV 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 255080
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
17 Aug 2026
to
17 Aug 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing