fluorouracil - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DBL FLUOROURACIL INJECTION BP fluorouracil 2.5g/50mL injection vial
AUST R: 75832
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
22 Jul 2025
to
31 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative generic product is available.

FLUOROURACIL ACCORD fluorouracil 1000 mg/20 mL injection vial
AUST R: 285800
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
11 Apr 2024
to
31 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

FLUOROURACIL ACCORD fluorouracil 2500 mg/50 mL injection vial
AUST R: 285803
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
23 Jul 2025
to
31 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Unregistered products have 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

FLUOROURACIL ACCORD fluorouracil 5000 mg/100 mL injection vial
AUST R: 285802
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 222 673

From
01 Oct 2024
to
31 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Unregistered products have 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

FLUOROURACIL EBEWE fluorouracil 5000 mg/100 mL solution for injection vial
AUST R: 166741
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
14 Jan 2025
to
19 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Unregistered products have 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

FLUOROURACIL VIATRIS fluorouracil 5%w/w cream tube
AUST R: 384710
Active ingredients:
fluorouracil

Dosage form:
Cream

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800222673

From
07 Feb 2025
to
16 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing