rosiglitazone maleate - medicine shortage information

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If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. In most cases your doctor and pharmacist will know about the possible substitute medicines to continue your care.

In some cases the Supply Detail section below will provide information about the special arrangements that are in place for your health professional to prescribe or supply a substitute medicine. These may include reference to Special Access Scheme or "Under section 19A"

Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
AVANDAMET rosiglitazone 2mg / metformin 1000mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 115430
Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
rosiglitazone maleate

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 033 109

Deletion from market:
22 Mar 2019

Status:
Discontinued

Patient impact:
Medium

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes
AVANDAMET 2/500 tablet blister pack
AUST R: 114516
Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
rosiglitazone maleate

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 033 109

Deletion from market:
22 Mar 2019

Status:
Discontinued

Patient impact:
Medium

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes
AVANDAMET rosiglitazone 4mg / metformin 1000mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 115459
Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
rosiglitazone maleate

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 033 109

Deletion from market:
22 Mar 2019

Status:
Discontinued

Patient impact:
Medium

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes
AVANDAMET 4/500 tablet blister pack
AUST R: 114517
Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
rosiglitazone maleate

Sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 033 109

Deletion from market:
22 Mar 2019

Status:
Discontinued

Patient impact:
Medium

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes