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TGA declares widely used antibiotic amoxicillin 'scarce' as stocks drop to record lows

Emergency compounding provisions for the oral antibiotic medication amoxicillin are in place across the country as Australia's regulatory body for medicines declares the drug as "scarce". 

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) said shortages due to overseas manufacturing issues has impacted supply of the antibiotic.

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