sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
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
28 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
the sponsor is working to expedite next shipment

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:
1800 726 369

From
24 Oct 2024
to
03 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available

SITAGLO sitagliptin (as hydrochloride) 100 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 373731
Active ingredients:
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
15 Jul 2023
to
30 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

SITAGLO sitagliptin (as hydrochloride) 25 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 373753
Active ingredients:
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
12 Jul 2024
to
30 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

SITAGLO sitagliptin (as hydrochloride) 50 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 373737
Active ingredients:
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
15 Aug 2023
to
30 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

SITAGLIPTIN LUPIN sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 297346
Active ingredients:
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
14 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

SITAGLIPTIN LUPIN sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 297342
Active ingredients:
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
03 9809 7900

Deletion from market:
14 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

SITAGLIPTIN LUPIN sitagliptin (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 50 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 297343
Active ingredients:
sitagliptin hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Lupin Australia Pty Limited

Phone:
0309809 7900

Deletion from market:
14 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.