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Anticipated shortage

TOPIRAMATE-WGR topiramate 25 mg tablet blister pack

topiramate · 25 mg Tablet, film coated

Supply impact started
20 Nov 2026
Supply impact ends
23 Apr 2027
TGA row last updated
30 Oct 2026
ARTG ID
124644
Sponsor
GM Pharma International Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
1800 936 140
Shortage impact
Low
Availability
Available

Reason reported to TGA

Manufacturing

TGA management action

Alternative brands are available. An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals

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 10:15:07 PM).

TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database

PBS schedule — topiramate

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