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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
APO-TRANEXAMIC ACID tranexamic acid 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 272732 Active ingredients: tranexamic acid Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 0398097922	From 10 Jul 2025 to 08 Jan 2027	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative brands are available.
TRANEXAMIC ACID JUNO tranexamic acid 1000 mg/10 mL solution for injection ampoule AUST R: 222348 Active ingredients: tranexamic acid Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 0388881288	From 01 Nov 2024 to 31 Dec 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Alternative brands are available.
TRANEXAMIC ACID LUPIN tranexamic acid 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 272729 Active ingredients: tranexamic acid Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9809 7900	From 23 Apr 2026 to 09 Oct 2026	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply Management action: Alternative brands are available.
TRANEXAMIC ARX 500 mg/ 5 mL tranexamic acid solution for injection ampoule AUST R: 214485 Active ingredients: tranexamic acid Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 04 Jun 2026 to 27 Aug 2026	Shortage status: Resolved Availability: Available Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
TRANEXAMIC ACID LUMACINA tranexamic acid 1000 mg/10 mL solution for injection ampoule AUST R: 166415 Active ingredients: tranexamic acid Dosage form: Injection, solution Sponsor: Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 1800161156	Deletion from market: 19 Jan 2026	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative brands are available.