glimepiride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
GLIMEPIRIDE SANDOZ glimepiride 3 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 121788
Active ingredients:
glimepiride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
14 Apr 2023
to
18 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

AMARYL glimepiride 1mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 57186
Active ingredients:
glimepiride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

Deletion from market:
30 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

AMARYL glimepiride 2mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 57189
Active ingredients:
glimepiride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 818 806

Deletion from market:
28 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

AMARYL glimepiride 3mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 79334
Active ingredients:
glimepiride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 818 8086

Deletion from market:
28 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.