Resolved
RUBIFEN LA methylphenidate hydrochloride 40 mg modified release capsules blister pack
methylphenidate hydrochloride · 40 mg Capsule, hard
- Supply impact started
- 13 May 2025
- Supply impact ended
- 21 Oct 2026
- TGA row last updated
- 23 Oct 2026
- ARTG ID
- 362230
- Sponsor
- AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 02 94200420
- Shortage impact
- Medium
- Availability
- Available
Reason reported to TGA
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
What to do
- 1.This TGA report is resolved — The export lists this shortage as resolved. Ask your pharmacist if you had been switched to another product.
Official sources
Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:15:07 PM).
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