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Sublocade Will No Longer Be Available in Australia After December 2026
Drug Checking
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.
| State or Territory | Drug User Organisation |
|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy (CAHMA): (02) 6253 3643 |
| New South Wales | NUAA’s Peerline: 1800 644 413 |
| Northern Territory | NTAHC: (08) 8944 7777 |
| Queensland | QuIVAA’s PeerQnect: 1800 175 889 |
| South Australia | SA Harm Reduction Peer Services (SAhrps): 1800 437 222 or (08) 83628443 |
| Tasmania | Tasmanian Users and Health Support League (TUHSL): 02 5110 000 |
| Victoria | Harm Reduction Victoria (HRVic)/Pharmacotherapy Advocacy Mediation Service (PAMS): 1800 443 844 |
| Western Australia | Peer Based Harm Reduction Western Australian (PBHR WA): (08) 9325 8387 |
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