The medicine shortage reports database of the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA) notifies of limited availability of clonazepam 0.5 and 2 mg tablets.1 Supply may be restored by early February 2025 (0.5mg) and late
January 2025 (2mg).
Management action:
Unregistered but TGA-approved products for clonazepam 0.5 mg and 2mg tablets are available through Link Medical Products Pty Ltd, which can be contacted on 1800 181 060.
Clonazepam can also be substituted with clobazam using an approximate dose equivalence of 1 mg clonazepam to 10-20 mg clobazam. The transition can occur gradually or even instantly if needed. Appropriate observation for seizure activity and potential adverse effects should be advised.