AU ATC J05AF10 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Entecavir shortage in Australia
Is there an Entecavir shortage in Australia?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Entecavir product is reported short in Australia, the first since 24 Sep 2026. The company estimate for the return is 9 Nov 2026. Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Australia
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU | ENTECAVIR SANDOZ entecavir (as monohydrate) 0.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack limited | 24 Sep 2026 | 9 Nov 2026 | Not 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.