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Current shortage

PHARMACOR DEFERASIROX deferasirox 500 mg dispersible tablet blister pack

deferasirox · 500 mg Tablet, dispersible

Supply impact started
7 Oct 2026
Supply impact ends
1 Feb 2027
TGA row last updated
20 Oct 2026
ARTG ID
302067
Sponsor
Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
1300138805
Shortage impact
Low
Availability
Unavailable

Reason reported to TGA

Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

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 — deferasirox

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