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GLYBOSAY acarbose 100 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226791Active ingredients:
acarbose
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
26 Sep 2025
to
07 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
A product in an alternative strength is available. An unregistered product has also been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals
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ACARBOSE VIATRIS acarbose 100 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226797Active ingredients:
acarbose
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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Deletion from market:
24 Feb 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
This product will be replaced with an alternative ARTG product - GLYBOSAY acarbose 100 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226791
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.
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ACARBOSE VIATRIS acarbose 50 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226796Active ingredients:
acarbose
Dosage form:
Tablet
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800195055
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Deletion from market:
24 Feb 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
This product will be replaced with an alternative ARTG product - GLYBOSAY acarbose 50 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226792
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.
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