Shortages of ADHD medication in Australia

May 16, 2025 | Posts

Australia is currently grappling with significant shortages of ADHD medications, particularly those containing methylphenidate hydrochloride, such as Concerta, Ritalin LA, Rubifen LA, and Teva-XR. These shortages are expected to persist until at least the end of 2025, with some products anticipated to be scarce into 2026.

Read more: Key Medications Affected

For the most current information on medication availability, you can visit the TGA’s medicine shortages database here.

 

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