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Current shortage

ISOTRETINOIN LUPIN isotretinoin 10 mg capsule blister pack

isotretinoin · 10 mg Capsule, soft

Supply impact started
27 May 2025
Supply impact ends
30 Dec 2026
TGA row last updated
6 Oct 2026
ARTG ID
324225
Sponsor
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
03 9809 7900
Shortage impact
Low
Availability
Unavailable

Reason reported to TGA

Manufacturing

TGA management action

An alternative brand is 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 — isotretinoin

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