Current shortage
AZITHROMYCIN VIATRIS Azithromycin (as monohydrate) 500mg Powder for Injection Vial
azithromycin · 500 mg Injection, powder for
- Supply impact started
- 28 Apr 2023
- Supply impact ends
- 15 Feb 2027
- TGA row last updated
- 1 July 2026
- ARTG ID
- 191947
- Sponsor
- Alphapharm Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 1800274276
- Shortage impact
- Low
- Availability
- Unavailable
Reason reported to TGA
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
TGA management action
Other generic by same sponsor available - [AZITH azithromycin (as monohydrate) 500 mg powder for injection vial (ARTG 146755)].
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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