Anticipated shortage
TOMUDEX raltitrexed 2mg powder for injection vial
raltitrexed · 2 mg Injection, powder for
- Supply impact started
- 18 Jan 2027
- Supply impact ends
- 30 June 2028
- TGA row last updated
- 5 Nov 2026
- ARTG ID
- 54638
- Sponsor
- Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 1800-675-229
- Shortage impact
- Medium
- Availability
- Available
Reason reported to TGA
Manufacturing
TGA management action
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Healthcare professionals to consider alternative treatment options. Alternative unapproved products may be available under the Special Access Scheme (SAS). For further information about the SAS please see: https://www.tga.gov.au/form/special-access-scheme
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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