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AU ATC J01FA10 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Azithromycin shortage in Australia

Is there an Azithromycin shortage in Australia?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Azithromycin product is reported short in Australia, the first since 28 Apr 2023. The company estimate for the return is 15 Feb 2027. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in United States, Canada, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Australia

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUAZITHROMYCIN VIATRIS Azithromycin (as monohydrate) 500mg Powder for Injection Vial28 Apr 202315 Feb 2027Not stated

Source

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Medicine Shortage Reports Database. Official list. National shortages of reportable medicines, current and anticipated within six months; one row per product.