Currently in shortage
Manufacturing delay at Pfizer facility. Multiple rheumatology and oncology indications affected. Do NOT stop without specialist guidance.
Expected resolution: 30 September 2025
Alternatives:
- Methotrexate injection — if oral route not essential
- Discuss alternative DMARDs with rheumatologist
methotrexate
Methofar
10 mg · tablet · Immunosuppressants
PBS Pricing
| General patient co-payment | $18.40 |
| Concession co-payment | $7.70 |
| Full dispensed price | $18.40 |
PBS Information
- Item code
- IMM002
- Drug name
- methotrexate
- Brand name
- Methofar
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Formulation
- tablet
- Strength
- 10 mg
- Max quantity
- 16 units
- Max repeats
- 5
- PBS listed
- Yes
- Therapeutic group
- Immunosuppressants
TGA Reference: TGA-MSI-2025-020 · Sponsor: Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
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