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DIAFORMIN XR 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg extended release tablet blister pack. AUST R: 208441Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, modified release
Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 274 276
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From 19 Dec 2022 to 03 Feb 2023
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Emergency Supply Only
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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DIAFORMIN XR metformin hydrochloride 500mg extended release tablet blister pack AUST R: 120868Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, modified release
Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 274 276
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From 16 Apr 2020 to 30 Jun 2023
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Unavailable
Reason: Manufacturing
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APO-METFORMIN XR 500 metformin hydrochloride 500 mg modified release tablet blister pack AUST R: 281211Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, modified release
Sponsor: Apotex Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800195055
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From 17 Jun 2022 to 24 Jun 2022
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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BLOOMS THE CHEMIST METFORMIN XR 500 metformin hydrochloride 500 mg modified release tablet blister pack AUST R: 278176Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, modified release
Sponsor: Apotex Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800195055
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Deletion from market:
21 Oct 2022
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: Alternative generic brands are available
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SEGLUROMET 2.5/1000 ertugliflozin/metformin hydrochloride 2.5 mg/1000 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 287635Active ingredients:
ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone: +61289888000
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Deletion from market:
31 Aug 2022
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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SEGLUROMET 2.5/500 ertugliflozin/metformin hydrochloride 2.5 mg/500 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 287636Active ingredients:
ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone: +61289888000
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Deletion from market:
01 Jun 2022
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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SEGLUROMET 7.5/1000 ertugliflozin/metformin hydrochloride 7.5 mg/1000 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 287627Active ingredients:
ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone: +61289888000
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Deletion from market:
31 Aug 2022
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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SEGLUROMET 7.5/500 ertugliflozin/metformin hydrochloride 7.5 mg/500 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 287633Active ingredients:
ertugliflozin pyroglutamic acid
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone: +61289888000
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Deletion from market:
01 Jul 2022
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Shortage status: Discontinued
Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
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