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AU ATC A07EC02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Mesalazine shortage in Australia
Is there a Mesalazine shortage in Australia?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Mesalazine products are reported short in Australia, the first since 10 Jan 2025. The company estimate for the return is 4 Dec 2026 (latest 31 Jul 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Canada, Germany, France, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand. All countries.
Affected products in Australia
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU | MESASAL mesalazine 250 mg enteric coated tablet blister pack | 10 Jan 2025 | 31 Jul 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | ASACOL mesalazine 1.6 g enteric coated tablet blister pack anticipated | 9 Nov 2026 | 4 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.