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FLAGYL metronidazole 400 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 160174Active ingredients:
metronidazole
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Vitalion Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800954410
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From
31 Mar 2026
to
13 Apr 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment
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METROGYL 400 metronidazole 400mg tablet bottle AUST R: 17655Active ingredients:
metronidazole
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
04 Apr 2025
to
13 Feb 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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METRONIDAMED metronidazole 400 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 407008Active ingredients:
metronidazole
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Medsurge Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300 788 261
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From
14 Oct 2025
to
12 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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