acarbose - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ACARBOSE VIATRIS acarbose 50 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 226796
Active ingredients:
acarbose

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
08 Jul 2024
to
28 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment.
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.

GLYBOSAY acarbose 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 226791
Active ingredients:
acarbose

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
04 Mar 2024
to
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic product is available.
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.

GLYBOSAY acarbose 50 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 226792
Active ingredients:
acarbose

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
02 Sep 2024
to
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite next shipment.
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.