DIAFORMIN 850 metformin hydrochloride 850 mg tablet blister pack - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DIAFORMIN 850 metformin hydrochloride 850 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 73808
Active ingredients:
metformin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

Deletion from market:
03 Dec 2026

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 850mg film-coated tablet blister pack (ARTG 206737).