Medicine shortages in Australia
Live register of drug shortage notices in Australia, aggregated daily from official regulator publications and linked back to every source.
Latest shortage notices in Australia
| Medicine | Status | Severity | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine-Hydrochloride | active | high | 1 Jan 2028 | TGA |
| Dexamethasone-Sodium-Phosphate | active | high | 1 Oct 2027 | TGA |
| Sodium-Valproate | active | high | 30 Sept 2027 | TGA |
| Pneumococcal-Purified-Capsular-Polysaccharides | active | high | 26 Sept 2027 | TGA |
| Clopidogrel-Hydrogen-Sulfate |
Official sources for Australia
- TGA — Product Recalls (Australia) (TGA Recalls) — official register · last checked 5 Sept 2026
- Therapeutic Goods Administration — Medicine Shortages (TGA) — official register · last checked 17 Sept 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many medicines are in shortage in Australia?
Australia currently has 1014 active medicine shortage notices and 247 anticipated, of which 370 are rated critical. Figures update daily from official regulator publications.
Who reports medicine shortages in Australia?
Official shortage notices for Australia are published by TGA — Product Recalls (Australia) (TGA Recalls), Therapeutic Goods Administration — Medicine Shortages (TGA). Mederti checks these sources daily and links every notice back to the original publication.
How current is this Australia shortage data?
Mederti scrapes Australia's official shortage register daily. Each notice carries the regulator's own dates; the list on this page reflects the most recent successful update.
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