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Current shortage

APO-TRANEXAMIC ACID tranexamic acid 500 mg tablet blister pack

tranexamic acid · 500 mg Tablet, film coated

Supply impact started
10 July 2025
Supply impact ends
8 Jan 2027
TGA row last updated
27 Aug 2026
ARTG ID
272732
Sponsor
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
0398097922
Shortage impact
Low
Availability
Limited Availability

Reason reported to TGA

Manufacturing

TGA management action

Alternative brands 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 — tranexamic acid

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