Sublocade Will No Longer Be Available in Australia After December 2026

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02 Jul 2026

People who are currently on Sublocade may have heard that it will no longer be available in Australia as of 11 December 2026. We know this news is worrying, and many people will have questions about what it means for them and their loved ones.  

What is happening? 

The manufacturer, Indivior, has announced that Sublocade, a long-acting injectable buprenorphine, will be discontinued in Australia. Their decision is based on commercial and operational reasons. It is not because of any new concerns about the medicine’s safety, quality or effectiveness. 

The last planned supply of Sublocade in Australia is 11 December 2026. Existing stock will continue to be available while supplies last, and PBS claims can continue until 31 December 2026. 

What does this mean if you are receiving Sublocade? 

There is still time to plan your ongoing care.  

Speak with your prescribing doctor or clinic, they can work with you to discuss your options and develop a plan that meets your needs.

Will other long-acting injectable buprenorphine medicines still be available? 

Yes. The current announcement only affects Sublocade. 

Buvidal will continue to be available.  

Need someone to talk to? 

We know that changes to opioid dependence treatment can be stressful, and we know this announcement may create uncertainty for many people. Speak with your prescribing doctor or clinic about your options and next steps, and  
if you need further support, your local peer-based Drug User Organisation is here to help. 

Negara Bagian atau WilayahOrganisasi Pengguna Narkoba
Wilayah Ibu Kota AustraliaAliansi Canberra untuk Minimalisasi dan Advokasi Bahaya (CAHMA): (02) 6253 3643
Wales Selatan BaruNUAA’s Peerline: 1800 644 413
Wilayah UtaraNTAHC: (08) 8944 7777
QueenslandQuIVAA’s PeerQnect: 1800 175 889
Australia SelatanSA Harm Reduction Peer Services (SAhrps): 1800 437 222 atau (08) 83628443
Bahasa Indonesia: TasmaniaTasmanian Users and Health Support League (TUHSL): 02 5110 000
VictoriaLayanan Advokasi Mediasi Farmakoterapi/Pengurangan Bahaya Victoria (HRVic): 1800 443 844
Australia BaratPeer Based Harm Reduction Western Australian (PBHR WA): (08) 9325 8387

Pemeriksaan Obat

02 Jul 2026

Sublocade Will No Longer Be Available in Australia After December 2026