GLYBOSAY acarbose 100 mg tablet blister pack - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
GLYBOSAY acarbose 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 226791
Active ingredients:
acarbose

Dosage form:
Tablet

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
10 Aug 2026
to
15 Jan 2027

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An overseas-registered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website and search for the active ingredient: www.tga.gov.au/resources/section-19a-approvals