Currently in shortage
Sustained elevated demand following expanded indications. Manufacturing site in France operating at capacity.
Expected resolution: 31 December 2025
Alternatives:
- Generic hydroxychloroquine 200 mg — limited availability from Apotex
- Discuss alternatives with rheumatologist — chloroquine in some indications
hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Plaquenil
200 mg · tablet · Immunosuppressants
PBS Pricing
| General patient co-payment | $28.60 |
| Concession co-payment | $7.70 |
| Full dispensed price | $28.60 |
PBS Information
- Item code
- IMM001
- Drug name
- hydroxychloroquine sulfate
- Brand name
- Plaquenil
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi
- Formulation
- tablet
- Strength
- 200 mg
- Max quantity
- 100 units
- Max repeats
- 5
- PBS listed
- Yes
- Therapeutic group
- Immunosuppressants
TGA Reference: TGA-MSI-2025-003 · Sponsor: Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd
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