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AU ATC N03AA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Phenobarbital shortage in Australia

Is there a Phenobarbital shortage in Australia?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Phenobarbital product is reported short in Australia, the first since 29 Jun 2026. The company estimate for the return is 10 Dec 2026. Main reason: not stated.

Also short in United States, Belgium, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Australia

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUPHENOBARBITONE INJECTION phenobarbital sodium 219 mg/1 mL injection ampoule29 Jun 202610 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.