Current shortage
THYROX levothyroxine sodium 50 microgram tablet bottle
levothyroxine sodium · .05 mg Tablet, uncoated
- Supply impact started
- 21 Jan 2025
- Supply impact ends
- 31 Mar 2027
- TGA row last updated
- 26 Mar 2026
- ARTG ID
- 391800
- Sponsor
- Waymade Australia Pty Limited
- Sponsor phone
- 1800899005
- Shortage impact
- Low
- Availability
- Unavailable
Reason reported to TGA
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
TGA management action
Alternative brands are available.
What to do
- 1.Contact your pharmacist — Your pharmacist can check stock and whether another pharmacy can supply this product.
- 2.Ask your doctor before switching — A prescriber can decide whether another product is appropriate. Do not change medicines on your own.
- 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 10:15:07 PM).
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