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AU ATC A02BC03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Lansoprazole shortage in Australia

Is there a Lansoprazole shortage in Australia?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Lansoprazole products are reported short in Australia, the first since 8 Oct 2025. The company estimate for the return is 15 Feb 2027 (latest 30 Jul 2027). Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand. All countries.

Affected products in Australia

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUZOPRAL ODT lansoprazole 30 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack8 Oct 202515 Feb 2027Not stated
AUZOPRAL ODT lansoprazole 15 mg orally disintegrating tablet blister pack13 Jan 202631 Mar 2027Not stated
AUZOPRAL lansoprazole 30 mg enteric capsule blister pack limited5 Jun 202630 Jul 2027Not stated
AUZOPRAL lansoprazole 15 mg enteric capsule blister pack limited6 Aug 202630 Jul 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.