Discontinued
METHYLPHENIDATE-TEVA XR methylphenidate hydrochloride 18 mg modified release tablet bottle
methylphenidate hydrochloride · 18 mg Tablet, modified release
- Deletion from market
- 25 Nov 2026
- TGA row last updated
- 29 Sept 2026
- ARTG ID
- 370912
- Sponsor
- Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 1800 288 382
- Shortage impact
- Low
- Availability
- Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason reported to TGA
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
TGA management action
Alternative brands are available. An updated TGA web statement is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-methylphenidate-hydrochloride-products
What to do
- 1.This product is discontinued in the TGA export — Ask your prescriber or pharmacist about a product that is still supplied. Do not stop treatment without that advice.
Official sources
Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:15:07 PM).
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