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AU ATC A02BC05 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Esomeprazole shortage in Australia

Is there an Esomeprazole shortage in Australia?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Esomeprazole products are reported short in Australia, the first since 26 Jun 2026. The company estimate for the return is 31 Jan 2027 (latest 31 Mar 2027). Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Australia

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUNOXICID CAPS esomeprazole 20mg (as magnesium) enteric capsule bottle26 Jun 202631 Mar 2027Not stated
AUNOXICID CAPS esomeprazole 40mg (as magnesium) enteric capsule bottle3 Jul 202631 Mar 2027Not stated
AUESOMEPRAZOLE SUN esomeprazole sodium 40mg powder for injection glass vial29 Oct 202631 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.