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AU ATC N07BA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Varenicline shortage in Australia
Is there a Varenicline shortage in Australia?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Varenicline products are reported short in Australia, the first since 17 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 4 Dec 2026 (latest 2 Apr 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Canada, Ireland, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Australia
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU | PHARMACOR VARENICLINE varenicline (as tartrate) 1 mg film coated tablet bottle limited | 17 Aug 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | VARENAPIX 0.5 mg varenicline (as tartrate) tablets and 1.0 mg varenicline (as tartrate) tablets composite blister pack limited | 8 Oct 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | PHARMACOR VARENICLINE varenicline (as tartrate) 1 mg film coated tablet blister pack | 19 Oct 2026 | 1 Feb 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | PHARMACOR VARENICLINE varenicline (as tartrate) 0.5 mg and varenicline (as tartrate) 1 mg film coated tablet composite blister pack anticipated | 1 Dec 2026 | 1 Feb 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | VARENAPIX 1 mg varenicline (as tartrate) tablets bottle anticipated | 1 Jan 2027 | 2 Apr 2027 | 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.