Current shortage
ARX MORPHINE MR morphine sulfate pentahydrate 60 mg modified release tablet blister packs
morphine sulfate pentahydrate · 60 mg Tablet, modified release
- Supply impact started
- 14 Feb 2023
- Supply impact ends
- 30 Nov 2026
- TGA row last updated
- 26 June 2026
- ARTG ID
- 132256
- Sponsor
- Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 039897900
- Shortage impact
- Low
- Availability
- Unavailable
Reason reported to TGA
Manufacturing
TGA management action
An alternative brand is available.
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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