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Anticipated shortage

DBL DOCETAXEL CONCENTRATED INJECTION 80mg/8mL concentrated injection vial

docetaxel · 80 mg Injection

Supply impact started
21 Jan 2027
Supply impact ends
30 June 2028
TGA row last updated
2 Oct 2026
ARTG ID
163801
Sponsor
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
1800-675-229
Shortage impact
Low
Availability
Available

Reason reported to TGA

Manufacturing

TGA management action

An alternative brand and products in alternative strengths are available.

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

PBS schedule — docetaxel

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