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AU ATC G02AD02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Dinoprostone shortage in Australia

Is there a Dinoprostone shortage in Australia?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Dinoprostone products are reported short in Australia, the first since 18 Nov 2025. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 29 Jan 2027). Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Australia

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUPROSTIN E2 VAGINAL GEL 1mg (Dinoprostone)18 Nov 202530 Nov 2026Not stated
AUPROSTIN E2 VAGINAL GEL 2mg (Dinoprostone)18 Nov 202529 Jan 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.