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Anticipated shortage

ZETLAM lamivudine 100 mg tablet bottle

lamivudine · 100 mg Tablet, film coated

Supply impact started
4 Jan 2027
Supply impact ends
30 July 2027
TGA row last updated
21 Aug 2026
ARTG ID
180504
Sponsor
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
1800274276
Shortage impact
Low
Availability
Available

Reason reported to TGA

Manufacturing

TGA management action

An alternative brand is 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 — lamivudine

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