Anticipated shortage
PHENTODUR phentermine (as hydrochloride) 15 mg modified release capsule blister pack
phentermine hydrochloride · 18.666 mg Capsule, modified release
- Supply impact started
- 8 Jan 2027
- Supply impact ends
- 19 Feb 2027
- TGA row last updated
- 10 Nov 2026
- ARTG ID
- 310850
- Sponsor
- Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 1800 195 055
- Shortage impact
- Low
- Availability
- Available
Reason reported to TGA
Manufacturing
TGA management action
Alternative brands are available.
What to do
- 1.Check your current supply — Ask your pharmacist whether you should collect a current prescription before the anticipated shortage.
- 2.Speak with your prescriber — Discuss options before supply is interrupted.
- 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).
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