You must notify us of all current and anticipated shortages and discontinuations of reportable medicines. You are required to notify us of any changes to the shortage duration or end date and notify us when the shortage has resolved.
Information that you need to report includes, but is not limited to:
- impact of the shortage
- nature of the shortage
- duration of the shortage
- dosage forms and strengths in shortage
- estimation of current stock levels
- availability of alternative products
- supply management options.
Guidance and resources
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GuidanceGuidance on the mandatory reporting scheme for medicine shortages and permanent discontinuations, and our approach to compliance.
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GuidanceGuidance on the mandatory requirements for reporting current and anticipated reportable medicine shortages and discontinuations in Australia.
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User guideUser guide on how to submit shortage/discontinuation notifications to the TGA
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DatasetSearch medicine shortage reports. Find information about management actions, including the supply of overseas alternative medicines.
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