Drug Availability

HPS Pharmacies wish to give notice that Alphapharm is experiencing a supply interruption for hydrocortisone tablets as follows:

Hysone^® 20
Hydrocortisone 20mg
ARTG 27926 

Hydrocortisone Mylan 4
Hydrocortisone 4mg
ARTG 290097

Normal supplies of Hysone^® 20 are expected to resume in mid-March 2020. Hydrocortisone Mylan 4 is currently still available, although a supply interruption is anticipated through April 2020.

Retain this notice in a prominent position, including in other related business units until supplies return to normal. Report any problems identified with medicines, vaccines or medical devices to the TGA.

Should you require further information regarding this matter, please contact Alphapharm on 1800 274 276 or your pharmacist at HPS Pharmacies.