sildenafil citrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
REVATIO sildenafil citrate 10 mg/12.5 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 171474
Active ingredients:
sildenafil citrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
15 Sep 2026
to
30 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals.

SILDENAFIL GH sildenafil (as citrate) 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 355920
Active ingredients:
sildenafil citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
31 Mar 2025
to
13 Nov 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

SILDENAFIL LUPIN sildenafil (as citrate) 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 355925
Active ingredients:
sildenafil citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
31 Mar 2025
to
13 Nov 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

VEDAFIL sildenafil (as citrate) 25 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 162807
Active ingredients:
sildenafil citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
17 Jul 2026
to
31 Mar 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

VEDAFIL sildenafil (as citrate) 50 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 162805
Active ingredients:
sildenafil citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
21 May 2026
to
31 Mar 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

VIAGRA sildenafil (as citrate) 50mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 64435
Active ingredients:
sildenafil citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
09 Sep 2026
to
23 Oct 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Alternative brands are available.

VASAFIL 25 sildenafil (as citrate) 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 172073
Active ingredients:
sildenafil citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
27 Nov 2026
to
19 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

VASAFIL 50 sildenafil (as citrate) 50 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 172074
Active ingredients:
sildenafil citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
08 Jan 2027
to
19 Feb 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

VEDAFIL sildenafil (as citrate) 100 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 162806
Active ingredients:
sildenafil citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
02 Dec 2026
to
15 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

SILDENAFIL LUPIN sildenafil (as citrate) 50 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 355921
Active ingredients:
sildenafil citrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
20 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.