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Current shortage

TAMIFLU oseltamivir (as phosphate) 6 mg/mL powder for oral suspension

oseltamivir phosphate · 7.88 mg/mL Oral Liquid, powder for

Supply impact started
16 Dec 2025
Supply impact ends
30 Nov 2026
TGA row last updated
14 Oct 2026
ARTG ID
188016
Sponsor
Roche Products Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
1800 233 950
Shortage impact
Low
Availability
Limited Availability

Reason reported to TGA

Unexpected increase in consumer demand

TGA management action

Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Other dosage forms are available.

What to do

  1. 1.
    Contact your pharmacist — Your pharmacist can check stock and whether another pharmacy can supply this product.
  2. 2.
    Ask your doctor before switching — A prescriber can decide whether another product is appropriate. Do not change medicines on your own.
  3. 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).

TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database

PBS schedule — oseltamivir phosphate

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