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AU ATC C03AA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Hydrochlorothiazide shortage in Australia
Is there a Hydrochlorothiazide shortage in Australia?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 7 Hydrochlorothiazide products are reported short in Australia, the first since 15 Nov 2024. The company estimate for the return is 18 Dec 2026 (latest 30 Apr 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in United States, Canada. All countries.
Affected products in Australia
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU | AVSARTAN HCT 300/25 irbesartan 300 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablets blister pack | 15 Nov 2024 | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | AVSARTAN HCT 150/12.5 irbesartan 150 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablets blister pack | 11 Jul 2025 | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | PHARMACOR OLMESARTAN HCTZ 40/25 olmesartan medoxomil and hydrochlorothiazide 40/25 mg tablet blister pack | 14 May 2026 | not given | Not stated | |
| AU | DILART HCT 80/12.5 mg valsartan 80 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack | 10 Jul 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | DILART HCT 160/25 mg valsartan 160 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg film-coated tablet blister pack | 13 Aug 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | DILART HCT 160/12.5 mg valsartan 160 mg/ hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg film-coated tablet blister pack limited | 4 Sep 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | DILART HCT 320/25 mg valsartan 320 mg/ hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg film-coated tablet blister pack limited | 21 Sep 2026 | 18 Dec 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.