Medicine Shortages

Supply disruptions reported to TGA. Source: TGA MSI database.

40 current · 9 anticipated · 6 recently resolved

If your medicine is in shortage:

Ask your pharmacist — they may be able to order stock or suggest an equivalent.
Contact your doctor for an alternative prescription if needed.
Try other pharmacies — availability varies between stores.
Never stop taking your medicine without speaking to your doctor first.

Current — 40

Medicine	Active ingredient	Expected resolution	Alternatives
Ozempic 1 mg/dose injection 1 mg/dose injection	semaglutide	June 2026	Trulicity (dulaglutide) — GLP-1 agonist injection Victoza (liraglutide) — GLP-1 agonist injection +1 more
Adderall XR 20 mg capsule 20 mg modified release capsule	mixed amphetamine salts	Dec 2025	Ritalin (methylphenidate) — tablets Dexedrine (dexamfetamine) — tablets +1 more
Ventolin CFC-Free Inhaler 100 mcg 100 mcg/dose metered dose inhaler	salbutamol	Apr 2025	Airomir Autohaler — salbutamol 100 mcg breath-actuated inhaler Bricanyl Turbuhaler — terbutaline 500 mcg dry powder inhaler +1 more
Priadel 400 mg modified release tablets 400 mg modified release tablet	lithium carbonate	Mar 2026	Lithicarb 250 mg tablets — immediate release (dose adjustment required) Quilonum SR 450 mg tablets — different modified release formulation
Augmentin Duo Forte 875/125 mg tablets 875 mg/125 mg tablet	amoxicillin + clavulanate potassium	May 2025	Augmentin Duo 500/125 mg tablets — higher frequency dosing Bactrim (co-trimoxazole) where sensitivity confirmed +1 more
Eutroxsig 50 mcg tablets 50 mcg tablet	levothyroxine sodium	July 2025	Oroxine 50 mcg tablets — same active ingredient Eltroxin 50 mcg tablets — same active ingredient
Epilim Chrono 500 mg tablets 500 mg controlled release tablet	sodium valproate + valproic acid	Sept 2025	Epilim 500 mg enteric-coated tablets — immediate release Valpro CR 500 mg — generic controlled release alternative
Ritalin 10 mg tablets 10 mg tablet	methylphenidate hydrochloride	June 2025	Concerta — methylphenidate modified release Rubifen 10 mg — generic immediate release methylphenidate +1 more
Plaquenil 200 mg tablets 200 mg tablet	hydroxychloroquine sulfate	Dec 2025	Generic hydroxychloroquine 200 mg — limited availability from Apotex Discuss alternatives with rheumatologist — chloroquine in some indications
Spiriva 18 mcg capsules for inhalation 18 mcg dry powder inhaler capsule	tiotropium bromide	Nov 2025	Spiriva Respimat 2.5 mcg/dose — different device, same active Ultibro Breezhaler — indacaterol/glycopyrronium combination +1 more
Circadin 2 mg tablets 2 mg modified release tablet	melatonin	Sept 2025	Melatonin 1 mg immediate release (compounding pharmacy) Slenyto — paediatric formulation
Truvada 200/300 mg tablets 200 mg/300 mg tablet	emtricitabine + tenofovir disoproxil	Aug 2025	Descovy — emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) Biktarvy — bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide
Coversyl 5 mg tablets 5 mg tablet	perindopril arginine	Oct 2025	Tritace (ramipril) 5 mg tablets — alternative ACE inhibitor Zestril (lisinopril) 10 mg tablets — alternative ACE inhibitor +1 more
Dexedrine 5 mg tablets 5 mg tablet	dexamfetamine sulfate	Dec 2025	Ritalin (methylphenidate) — immediate release Concerta (methylphenidate modified release) +1 more
Vyvanse 30 mg capsules 30 mg capsule	lisdexamfetamine dimesylate	Dec 2025	Concerta (methylphenidate modified release) Ritalin LA (methylphenidate modified release capsule) +1 more
Trulicity 1.5 mg/dose injection 1.5 mg/dose injection	dulaglutide	Sept 2026	Ozempic (semaglutide) 1 mg/dose — if available Victoza (liraglutide) — daily injection +1 more
Mounjaro 5 mg/dose injection 5 mg/dose injection	tirzepatide	Dec 2026	Ozempic (semaglutide) 1 mg/dose Trulicity (dulaglutide) — if available
EpiPen 300 mcg auto-injector 300 mcg/0.3 mL auto-injector	epinephrine (adrenaline)	Aug 2025	EpiPen Jr — 150 mcg (paediatric dose only) Anapen — epinephrine auto-injector (parallel import, limited stock)
Amoxil 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension	amoxicillin	July 2025	Amoxicillin 500 mg capsules — adult dose, may be split for older children Augmentin Duo 400/57 mg/5 mL suspension (broader spectrum) +1 more
Nexium 40 mg tablets 40 mg tablet	esomeprazole magnesium	Sept 2025	Losec (omeprazole) 20 mg capsules — equivalent PPI Somac (pantoprazole) 40 mg tablets +1 more
Lantus SoloStar 100 units/mL 100 units/mL injection pen	insulin glargine	June 2025	Lantus vials — same product, different device (draw with syringe) Tresiba (insulin degludec) — alternative long-acting insulin +1 more
Warfarin 5 mg tablets 5 mg tablet	warfarin sodium	Aug 2025	Coumadin 1 mg tablets — dose adjustment required Marevan 5 mg tablets — alternative brand (same active) +1 more
Methotrexate 2.5 mg tablets 2.5 mg tablet	methotrexate	Sept 2025	Methotrexate injection — if oral route not essential Discuss alternative DMARDs with rheumatologist
Norspan 10 mcg/h patch 10 mcg/h transdermal patch	buprenorphine	Oct 2025	Norspan 5 mcg/h patch — lower dose available Durogesic (fentanyl) patches — different opioid, prescriber assessment required +1 more
Tamoxifen 20 mg tablets 20 mg tablet	tamoxifen citrate	July 2025	Generic tamoxifen 20 mg — multiple brands, limited availability Letrozole (Femara) — aromatase inhibitor, post-menopausal patients only
Quetiapine XR 300 mg tablets 300 mg modified release tablet	quetiapine fumarate	Nov 2025	Seroquel (quetiapine) 300 mg immediate release — dose adjustment timing required Olanzapine (Zyprexa) — alternative antipsychotic
Valtrex 500 mg tablets 500 mg tablet	valaciclovir hydrochloride	Aug 2025	Zovirax (aciclovir) 400 mg tablets — more frequent dosing required Famvir (famciclovir) 250 mg tablets
Levlen ED tablets 150 mcg/30 mcg tablet	levonorgestrel + ethinylestradiol	June 2025	Microgynon 20 ED — lower dose ethinylestradiol, same class Yasmin — drospirenone/ethinylestradiol +1 more
Symbicort 200/6 Turbuhaler 200/6 mcg/dose dry powder inhaler	budesonide + formoterol	Oct 2025	Symbicort Rapihaler 200/6 — same medicine, different device Seretide Accuhaler (salmeterol/fluticasone) — different ICS/LABA combination +1 more
Celebrex 200 mg capsules 200 mg capsule	celecoxib	Aug 2025	Arcoxia (etoricoxib) 90 mg — COX-2 inhibitor Mobic (meloxicam) 15 mg — similar NSAID profile
Plaquenil 200 mg tablets 200 mg tablet	hydroxychloroquine sulfate	Dec 2025	Generic hydroxychloroquine 200 mg — limited availability Chloroquine — discuss with rheumatologist, different safety profile
Glivec 400 mg tablets 400 mg tablet	imatinib mesylate	Sept 2025	Generic imatinib 400 mg — limited brands available
Oroxine 50 mcg tablets 50 mcg tablet	levothyroxine sodium	Sept 2025	Eutroxsig 50 mcg tablets — same active ingredient Eltroxin 25 mcg (two tablets to achieve 50 mcg)
Roaccutane 20 mg capsules 20 mg capsule	isotretinoin	July 2025	Oratane (isotretinoin) 10 mg — different brand, same active Generic isotretinoin — Aspen, limited stock
Yasmin tablets 3 mg/30 mcg tablet	drospirenone + ethinylestradiol	Aug 2025	Yaz (drospirenone 3 mg/EE 20 mcg) — lower oestrogen dose Levlen ED (levonorgestrel/EE) — different progestogen
Dupixent 300 mg/2 mL injection 300 mg/2 mL injection	dupilumab	Oct 2025	Discuss alternative biologics with dermatologist or allergist Protopic (tacrolimus) ointment for localised eczema
Biktarvy tablets 50/200/25 mg tablet	bictegravir + emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide	Aug 2025	Descovy + Isentress — alternative combination (two medicines) Contact HIV specialist or s100 prescriber urgently
Prolia 60 mg/mL injection 60 mg/mL injection	denosumab	July 2025	Aclasta (zoledronic acid IV) — annual infusion, discuss with prescriber Actonel (risedronate) 35 mg weekly tablets
Latuda 40 mg tablets 40 mg tablet	lurasidone hydrochloride	Nov 2025	Seroquel (quetiapine) — alternative atypical antipsychotic Abilify (aripiprazole) — discuss metabolic profile with psychiatrist
Enbrel 50 mg/mL injection 50 mg/mL injection	etanercept	Nov 2025	Humira (adalimumab) — if available Benepali — etanercept biosimilar +1 more

Anticipated — 9

Medicine	Active ingredient	Expected resolution	Alternatives
Tamiflu 75 mg capsules 75 mg capsule	oseltamivir phosphate	Aug 2025	Relenza inhaler — zanamivir 5 mg/dose (inhaled) Xofluza — baloxavir marboxil (single-dose tablet, not PBS listed)
Lyrica 150 mg capsules 150 mg capsule	pregabalin	Oct 2025	Generic pregabalin 150 mg capsules — Sandoz, Alphapharm Neurontin (gabapentin) 300 mg capsules — related mechanism
Xarelto 20 mg tablets 20 mg tablet	rivaroxaban	July 2025	Eliquis (apixaban) 5 mg tablets — twice daily Pradaxa (dabigatran) 150 mg capsules — twice daily +1 more
Humira 40 mg/0.8 mL injection 40 mg/0.8 mL injection	adalimumab	Oct 2025	Hadlima — adalimumab biosimilar Amgevita — adalimumab biosimilar +1 more
Jardiance 10 mg tablets 10 mg tablet	empagliflozin	Sept 2025	Forxiga (dapagliflozin) 10 mg — same class Invokana (canagliflozin) 100 mg — same class
Crestor 10 mg tablets 10 mg tablet	rosuvastatin	Sept 2025	Generic rosuvastatin 10 mg — increasing availability Lipitor (atorvastatin) 20 mg — potency conversion required
Xeljanz 5 mg tablets 5 mg tablet	tofacitinib citrate	Nov 2025	Olumiant (baricitinib) 4 mg — alternative JAK inhibitor Rinvoq (upadacitinib) — newer JAK inhibitor (check PBS eligibility)
Aimovig 70 mg/mL injection 70 mg/mL injection	erenumab	Oct 2025	Discuss alternative migraine prevention with neurologist Topiramate (Topamax) — oral migraine prevention option
Xolair 150 mg injection 150 mg/mL injection	omalizumab	Dec 2025	Nucala (mepolizumab) — alternative biologic for severe eosinophilic asthma Fasenra (benralizumab) — alternative anti-IL-5 biologic

Recently resolved — 6

Medicine	Active ingredient	Expected resolution	Alternatives
Zyprexa 10 mg tablets 10 mg tablet	olanzapine	Nov 2024	Generic olanzapine 10 mg tablets — multiple brands available Seroquel (quetiapine) — alternative atypical antipsychotic
Imovane 7.5 mg tablets 7.5 mg tablet	zopiclone	Dec 2024	Stilnox (zolpidem) 10 mg — different mechanism Normison (temazepam) 10 mg — benzodiazepine hypnotic
Norvasc 10 mg tablets 10 mg tablet	amlodipine besilate	Aug 2024	Generic amlodipine 10 mg — multiple brands available Felodipine 10 mg modified release — related calcium channel blocker
Atorvastatin 40 mg tablets 40 mg tablet	atorvastatin calcium	Feb 2025	Generic atorvastatin 40 mg — multiple brands available Crestor (rosuvastatin) 10 mg — potency adjustment required
Losec 20 mg capsules 20 mg capsule	omeprazole	Jan 2025	Nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg tablets Somac (pantoprazole) 40 mg tablets
Champix 1 mg tablets 1 mg tablet	varenicline tartrate	Jan 2025	Nicotine replacement therapy — patches, gum, lozenges Bupropion (Wellbutrin XL) 300 mg — second-line smoking cessation