gliclazide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-GLICLAZIDE MR 30mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 151303
Active ingredients:
gliclazide

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
26 May 2023
to
23 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

APO - GLICLAZIDE gliclazide 80mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 80084
Active ingredients:
gliclazide

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

Deletion from market:
15 Apr 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
This product is being replaced by APX-GLICLAZIDE gliclazide 80 mg tablet blister pack - ARTG 337479