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AU ATC L01BC02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Fluorouracil shortage in Australia

Is there a Fluorouracil shortage in Australia?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Fluorouracil product is reported short in Australia, the first since 14 Jan 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Australia

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUFLUOROURACIL EBEWE fluorouracil 5000 mg/100 mL solution for injection vial14 Jan 202531 Dec 2026Not 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.