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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
08 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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FORMET 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg tablet bottle AUST R: 91112Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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From
04 Jul 2024
to
25 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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FORMET 500 metformin hydrochloride 500mg tablet bottle AUST R: 91107Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
26 Apr 2024
to
25 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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METFORMIN XR MYLAN metformin hydrochloride 1000mg extended release tablet blister pack AUST R: 208441Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
11 Jan 2024
to
02 Aug 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Alternative generic products are available.
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FORMET 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 91113Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
20 Sep 2024
to
25 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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METFORMIN GH metformin hydrochloride 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 284971Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
30 Aug 2024
to
25 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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PHARMACOR METFORMIN XR 500 metformin hydrochloride 500 mg extended release tablet blister pack AUST R: 324047Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release
Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300138805
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From
10 Apr 2024
to
26 Apr 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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TIH-METFORMIN metformin hydrochloride 850 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 335853Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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Deletion from market:
17 May 2024
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
This product will be replaced by an alternative product: APX-METFORMIN metformin hydrochloride 850 mg tablet blister pack [284953]
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