pioglitazone hydrochloride - medicine shortage information
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ACTOS Pioglitazone 30mg (as hydrochloride) tablet - uncoated blister pack AUST R: 76463Active ingredients:
pioglitazone hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Celltrion Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 325 228
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From
01 Mar 2025
to
31 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
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VEXAZONE pioglitazone (as hydrochloride) 15mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 164345Active ingredients:
pioglitazone hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
05 Mar 2025
to
30 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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VEXAZONE pioglitazone (as hydrochloride) 30mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 164344Active ingredients:
pioglitazone hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
05 Mar 2025
to
30 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
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VEXAZONE pioglitazone (as hydrochloride) 45mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 164343Active ingredients:
pioglitazone hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
05 Mar 2025
to
30 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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ACTOS Pioglitazone 15mg (as hydrochloride) tablet - uncoated blister pack AUST R: 76462Active ingredients:
pioglitazone hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor:
Celltrion Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 325 228
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From
01 Jul 2025
to
31 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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