Current shortage
CYSTAGON mercaptamine (cysteamine) (as bitartrate) 150mg capsule bottle
mercaptamine (cysteamine) bitartrate · 441.72 mg Capsule, hard
- Supply impact started
- 8 July 2026
- Supply impact ends
- 31 Jan 2027
- TGA row last updated
- 23 Sept 2026
- ARTG ID
- 60452
- Sponsor
- Alphapharm Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 1800274276
- Shortage impact
- Critical
- Availability
- Emergency Supply Only
Reason reported to TGA
Manufacturing
TGA management action
An overseas-registered product 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.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 10:24:39 PM).
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