28 Jan 2026

Labetalol tablet shortage prompts substitution changes and overseas supply

A shortage of Presolol 200 (labetalol 200 mg) tablets, used to treat all grades of hypertension, has been confirmed due to manufacturing issues.

23 Jan 2026

Approval Extended to Allow HRT Patch Substitutions During Ongoing Shortages

Approval Extended to Allow HRT Patch Substitutions During Ongoing Shortages

30 Oct 2025

Presolol 100 (Labetalol 100 mg) Shortage Update: Substitution Instrument Extended

The shortage of Presolol 100 (labetalol hydrochloride 100 mg) tablets has now been extended to mid-November 2025.

04 Jun 2025

“New Ozempic (semaglutide) 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg pre-filled pen presentation”

A new 3 mL presentation of Ozempic (semaglutide) 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg pre-filled pens is now available from June 2025, gradually replacing the existing 1.5 mL pens, which will be discontinued from 1 December 2025.

28 May 2025

Approved substitutions to address shortage of metformin immediate-release tablets

Several brands of metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg immediate-release tablets are currently in shortage.

08 Apr 2025

Shortage of ADHD medicines – important update

Shortage of ADHD medicines – important update

03 Apr 2025

Vyvanse capsules Product Alert: 20 mg to 70 mg

Vyvanse capsules Product Alert: 20 mg to 70 mg

08 Apr 2025

Methylphenidate products: shortage and variable supply extended

Methylphenidate products: shortage and variable supply extended

26 Aug 2025

Presolol 100 (labetalol) tablets shortage – approved alternatives

Presolol 100 (labetalol) tablets shortage – approved alternatives