Information about major medicine shortages

Specific shortages

• About the 2024 shortage of Orencia (abatacept) medicines

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  Find out about the shortages of Orencia (abatacept) 125 mg ClickJect prefilled autoinjector and prefilled syringe for subcutaneous injection.

• About the shortage of somatropin products

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  Increased demand caused by the shortages and discontinuation of somatropin products have affected the supply of other somatropin products. We anticipate these other supplies should cover patients’ needs.

• About the shortage of Zactin Tabs (fluoxetine 20 mg dispersible tablets)

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  Information about the shortage of Zactin Tabs (fluoxetine 20 mg dispersible tablets) for patients, carers, prescribers and pharmacists.

• About the discontinuation of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin prefilled pens

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  Find out about the shortage of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch insulin prefilled pens.

• Hydrocortisone shortage

  27 March 2023

  Medicine shortage alerts

  The TGA is aware of a shortage of all hydrocortisone tablet strengths due to manufacturing issues. We are working with the supplier Alphapharm Pty Ltd to manage the impact.

• About the warfarin shortage 2023

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  The TGA is aware of several warfarin product shortages due to manufacturing issues.

• About the shortage of phenoxymethylpenicillin

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  The TGA has been notified of shortages of phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) oral liquid and suspension products. These shortages are due to manufacturing issues.

• About the antibiotics shortage 2022-2023

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  Questions and answers on the antibiotics shortage 2022-2023

• About the Trulicity (dulaglutide) shortage 2022 - 2025

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  Check this page for key information and updates on the Trulicity shortage.

• About the Ozempic (semaglutide) shortage 2022 - 2025

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  Check this page for key information and updates on the Ozempic shortage.