Current shortage
RITALIN LA methylphenidate hydrochloride 20mg modified release capsule bottle
methylphenidate hydrochloride · 20 mg Capsule, modified release
- Supply impact started
- 10 Nov 2026
- Supply impact ends
- 15 Jan 2027
- TGA row last updated
- 11 Nov 2026
- ARTG ID
- 82957
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 0298053555
- Shortage impact
- Medium
- Availability
- Limited Availability
Reason reported to TGA
Manufacturing
TGA management action
Alternative brands and alternative strengths 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 10:24:39 PM).
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