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AU ATC B02AA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Tranexamic Acid shortage in Australia

Is there a Tranexamic Acid shortage in Australia?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Tranexamic Acid products are reported short in Australia, the first since 10 Jul 2025. The company estimate for the return is 13 Nov 2026 (latest 8 Jan 2027). Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand. All countries.

Affected products in Australia

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUAPO-TRANEXAMIC ACID tranexamic acid 500 mg tablet blister pack limited10 Jul 20258 Jan 2027Not stated
AUTRANEXAMIC ACID LUPIN tranexamic acid 500 mg tablet blister pack limited15 Oct 202613 Nov 2026Not stated
AUCYKLOKAPRON tranexamic acid 500mg tablet bottle limited30 Oct 202618 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.