Anticipated shortage
ETHAMBUTOL LUPIN ethambutol hydrochloride 400 mg tablet bottle
ethambutol hydrochloride · 400 mg Tablet, film coated
- Supply impact started
- 1 Mar 2027
- Supply impact ends
- 1 May 2027
- TGA row last updated
- 29 Oct 2026
- ARTG ID
- 365231
- Sponsor
- Lupin Australia Pty Limited
- Sponsor phone
- 03 9809 7900
- Shortage impact
- Critical
- Availability
- Available
Reason reported to TGA
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
TGA management action
An alternative brand is 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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