sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SITAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN SANDOZ XR 50/1000 sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate)/metformin HCl 50mg/1000mg extended release tablet bottle
AUST R: 369591
Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
03 Nov 2025
to
26 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative brand is available.

SITAGLIPTIN SANDOZ PHARMA sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 50 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 352553
Active ingredients:
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
17 Apr 2025
to
17 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

SITAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN SANDOZ XR 100/1000 sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate)/metformin HCl 100mg/1000mg extended release tablet bottle
AUST R: 369590
Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
07 Nov 2024
to
17 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

SITAGLO-MET 50/1000 sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 50 mg / metformin hydrochloride 1000 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 405897
Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
27 Feb 2025
to
20 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

SITAGLO-MET 50/500 sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 50 mg / metformin hydrochloride 500 mg film-coated tablet bottle
AUST R: 405895
Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
27 Feb 2025
to
28 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

SITAGLO-MET 50/850 sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 50 mg / metformin hydrochloride 850 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 405896
Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
27 Feb 2025
to
28 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing