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DIAFORMIN VIATRIS metformin hydrochloride 1000mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 206735Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
29 Oct 2024
to
31 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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METFORMIN GH metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 284975Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone:
03 9809 7900
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From
14 Apr 2025
to
07 Nov 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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METFORMIN SANDOZ metformin hydrochloride 500mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 125661Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 726 369
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From
24 Oct 2024
to
31 Dec 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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METFORMIN SANDOZ metformin hydrochloride 500mg tablet bottle AUST R: 148268Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
03 Apr 2025
to
15 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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METFORMIN SANDOZ metformin hydrochloride 850mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 125662Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
03 Apr 2025
to
31 Dec 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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SITAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN SANDOZ XR 50/1000 sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate)/metformin HCl 50mg/1000mg extended release tablet bottle AUST R: 369591Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
03 Nov 2025
to
26 Jan 2026
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
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DIAFORMIN 850 metformin hydrochloride 850 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 73808Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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From
22 Oct 2024
to
04 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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METFORMIN SANDOZ metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 292865Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800726369
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From
14 Jan 2025
to
07 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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SITAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN SANDOZ XR 100/1000 sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate)/metformin HCl 100mg/1000mg extended release tablet bottle AUST R: 369590Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 726 369
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From
07 Nov 2024
to
17 Jul 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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SITAGLO-MET 50/1000 sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 50 mg / metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 405897Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300138805
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From
27 Feb 2025
to
20 Sep 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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SITAGLO-MET 50/500 sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 50 mg / metformin hydrochloride 500 mg film-coated tablet bottle AUST R: 405895Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300138805
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From
27 Feb 2025
to
28 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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SITAGLO-MET 50/850 sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 50 mg / metformin hydrochloride 850 mg film-coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 405896Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Phone:
1300138805
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From
27 Feb 2025
to
28 Aug 2025
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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DIAFORMIN 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 82207Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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Deletion from market:
04 Mar 2026
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Shortage status:
To be discontinued
Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
This product is being replaced by DIAFORMIN VIATRIS metformin hydrochloride 1000mg film-coated tablet blister pack (ARTG 206735)
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METFORMIN XR MYLAN metformin hydrochloride 1000mg extended release tablet blister pack AUST R: 208441Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800274276
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Deletion from market:
19 Feb 2025
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability
Management action:
This product is being replaced by DIAFORMIN ALPHAPHARM XR metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg modified release tablet blister pack [ARTG 232652]
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