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AU ATC N06AX16 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Venlafaxine shortage in Australia

Is there a Venlafaxine shortage in Australia?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Venlafaxine products are reported short in Australia, the first since 6 Jan 2025. The company estimate for the return is 6 Nov 2026 (latest 25 Dec 2026). Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, New Zealand. All countries.

Affected products in Australia

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AUVENLAFAXINE GENERICHEALTH XR venlafaxine (as hydrochloride) 150mg modified release capsule blister6 Jan 202525 Dec 2026Not stated
AUVENLAFAXINE GENERICHEALTH XR venlafaxine (as hydrochloride) 75mg modified release capsule blister17 Mar 202525 Dec 2026Not stated
AUENLAFAX-XR venlafaxine 150mg modified release capsule blister pack15 Apr 20256 Nov 2026Not stated
AUENLAFAX-XR venlafaxine 75mg modified release capsule blister pack26 May 20266 Nov 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.