Anticipated shortage
DBL CYTARABINE 1g/10mL injection vial
cytarabine · 100 mg/mL Injection, solution
- Supply impact started
- 8 Feb 2027
- Supply impact ends
- 30 June 2028
- TGA row last updated
- 3 Nov 2026
- ARTG ID
- 47284
- Sponsor
- Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 1800-675-229
- Shortage impact
- Low
- Availability
- Available
Reason reported to TGA
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
TGA management action
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Overseas-registered products with the same active ingredient has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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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