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Current shortage

AMIKACIN WOCKHARDT amikacin (as sulfate) 500mg/2mL solution for injection infusion vial

amikacin sulfate · 333.76 mg/mL Injection, solution

Supply impact started
7 May 2020
Supply impact ends
31 Dec 2026
TGA row last updated
16 Mar 2026
ARTG ID
288798
Sponsor
Wockhardt Bio Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
0298461900
Shortage impact
Critical
Availability
Unavailable

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 — amikacin sulfate

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