Current shortage
LINK MEDICAL PRODUCTS DAPSONE dapsone 25mg tablet bottle
dapsone · 25 mg Tablet, uncoated
- Supply impact started
- 23 July 2026
- Supply impact ends
- 31 Dec 2027
- TGA row last updated
- 17 Sept 2026
- ARTG ID
- 104482
- Sponsor
- Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T/A Link Pharmaceuticals
- Sponsor phone
- 1800 181 060
- Shortage impact
- Low
- Availability
- Unavailable
Reason reported to TGA
Manufacturing
TGA management action
A product in an alternative strength is available. A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) has been implemented. Further information is available at: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01050/latest/text. An overseas-registered product has also been approved for supply under section 19A. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 181 060.
What to do
- 1.Contact your pharmacist — Your pharmacist can check stock and whether another pharmacy can supply this product.
- 2.Ask your doctor before switching — A prescriber can decide whether another product is appropriate. Do not change medicines on your own.
- 3.Check the TGA report — The TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database is the source for the dates and management action on this page.
Official sources
Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:24:39 PM).
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