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AU ATC G04CB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Finasteride shortage in Australia

Is there a Finasteride shortage in Australia?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Finasteride product is reported short in Australia, the first since 27 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 29 Jan 2027. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Australia

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUFINAPEN 1 mg finasteride 1 mg film-coated tablet blister pack limited27 Aug 202629 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.