Current shortage
FENTORA fentanyl (as citrate) 600 microgram orally disintegrating tablet blister pack
fentanyl citrate · 943 microgram Tablet, orally disintegrating
- Supply impact started
- 18 Mar 2026
- Supply impact ends
- 1 Dec 2026
- TGA row last updated
- 21 Sept 2026
- ARTG ID
- 218434
- Sponsor
- Anspec Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 02 8438 8600
- Shortage impact
- Low
- Availability
- Unavailable
Reason reported to TGA
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
TGA management action
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Other strengths are 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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