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Anticipated shortage

ARX-IMATINIB imatinib (as mesilate) 100mg capsule blister pack

imatinib mesilate · 119.47 mg Capsule, hard

Supply impact started
1 Feb 2027
Supply impact ends
1 Sept 2027
TGA row last updated
5 June 2026
ARTG ID
261054
Sponsor
Dr Reddys Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
0427306107
Shortage impact
Medium
Availability
Available

Reason reported to TGA

Manufacturing

TGA management action

Alternative brands 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 — imatinib mesilate

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