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Anticipated shortage

Pfizer (Australia) TOBRAMYCIN (as sulfate) PF 80 mg/2 mL injection ampoule

tobramycin · 80 mg Injection, solution

Supply impact started
7 Jan 2027
Supply impact ends
2 Apr 2027
TGA row last updated
10 Nov 2026
ARTG ID
10776
Sponsor
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
1800 675 229
Shortage impact
Medium
Availability
Available

Reason reported to TGA

Manufacturing

TGA management action

Alternative brands are available. Healthcare professionals to consider alternative treatment options.

What to do

  1. 1.
    Check your current supply — Ask your pharmacist whether you should collect a current prescription before the anticipated shortage.
  2. 2.
    Speak with your prescriber — Discuss options before supply is interrupted.
  3. 3.
    Watch the TGA report — Anticipated shortages can change before the supply impact starts.

Official sources

Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:24:39 PM).

TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database

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