acarbose - medicine shortage information
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If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. In most cases your doctor and pharmacist will know about the possible substitute medicines to continue your care.
In some cases the Supply Detail section below will provide information about the special arrangements that are in place for your health professional to prescribe or supply a substitute medicine. These may include reference to Special Access Scheme or "Under section 19A"
| Product details |
Supply Impact Dates |
Further Details |
GLYBOSAY acarbose 50 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226792Active ingredients:
acarbose
Sponsor:
Generic Partners Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800941148
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From
29 Nov 2019
to
25 Sep 2020
|
Status:
Resolved
Patient impact:
Low
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Other
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GLYBOSAY acarbose 100 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226791Active ingredients:
acarbose
Sponsor:
Generic Partners Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800941148
|
From
18 Dec 2019
to
25 Sep 2020
|
Status:
Resolved
Patient impact:
Low
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Other
|
GLUCOBAY acarbose 50mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 43194Active ingredients:
acarbose
Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd
Phone:
1800008757
|
Deletion from market:
13 Aug 2020
|
Status:
Discontinued
Patient impact:
Medium
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
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ACARBOSE MYLAN acarbose 50 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226796Active ingredients:
acarbose
Sponsor:
Generic Partners Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800247276
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From
18 Oct 2020
to
30 Oct 2020
|
Status:
Current
Patient impact:
Medium
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
|
ACARBOSE MYLAN acarbose 100 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 226797Active ingredients:
acarbose
Sponsor:
Generic Partners Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
15 Oct 2020
to
31 Jan 2021
|
Status:
Current
Patient impact:
Medium
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
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