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METFORMIN GH metformin hydrochloride 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 284971Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Generic Health Pty Ltd
Phone: 03 9809 7900
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From 10 Jan 2024 to 17 May 2024
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Unavailable
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Other brands are available.
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FORMET 500 metformin hydrochloride 500mg tablet bottle AUST R: 91107Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 195 055
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From 26 Apr 2024 to 23 Aug 2024
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
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PHARMACOR METFORMIN XR 500 metformin hydrochloride 500 mg extended release tablet blister pack AUST R: 324047Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, modified release
Sponsor: Pharmacor Pty Ltd
Phone: 1300138805
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From 10 Apr 2024 to 26 Apr 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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DIAFORMIN XR 1000 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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From 11 Jan 2024 to 03 Jun 2024
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
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: 1800 726 369
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From 13 Oct 2023 to 28 Mar 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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FORMET 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg tablet bottle AUST R: 91112Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800195055
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From 26 Jul 2024 to 09 Aug 2024
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Shortage status: Anticipated
Availability: Available
Reason: Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
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TIH-METFORMIN metformin hydrochloride 850 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 335853Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 195 055
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Deletion from market:
17 May 2024
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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 will be replaced by an alternative product: APX-METFORMIN metformin hydrochloride 850 mg tablet blister pack [284953]
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METFORMIN MYLAN metformin hydrochloride 850mg 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 14 Dec 2023 to 22 Feb 2024
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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DIAFORMIN XR metformin hydrochloride 500mg extended release tablet blister pack AUST R: 120868Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
Dosage form: Tablet, modified release
Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 274 276
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From 16 Apr 2020 to 01 Jul 2024
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Unavailable
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
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