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GLYBOSAY acarbose 100 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226791Active ingredients:
acarbose
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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From
04 Mar 2024
to
18 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.
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GLYBOSAY acarbose 50 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226792Active ingredients:
acarbose
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
02 Sep 2024
to
18 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.
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ACARBOSE VIATRIS acarbose 100 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226797Active ingredients:
acarbose
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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Deletion from market:
24 Feb 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
This product will be replaced with an alternative ARTG product - GLYBOSAY acarbose 100 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226791
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.
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ACARBOSE VIATRIS acarbose 50 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226796Active ingredients:
acarbose
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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Deletion from market:
24 Feb 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
This product will be replaced with an alternative ARTG product - GLYBOSAY acarbose 50 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226792
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Medsurge Healthcare Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261.
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