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

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Generic Partners Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800247276

From
18 May 2021
to
18 Jun 2021

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
GLUCOBAY acarbose 100mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 43195
Active ingredients:
acarbose

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800 008 757

Deletion from market:
01 May 2021

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability