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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
NIDEM gliclazide 80 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 79023 Active ingredients: gliclazide Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 29 Oct 2026 to 08 Jan 2027	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative brand is available.
PHARMACOR GLICLAZIDE MR gliclazide 30 mg modified release tablet blister pack AUST R: 316934 Active ingredients: gliclazide Dosage form: Tablet, modified release Sponsor: Pharmacor Pty Ltd Phone: 1300138805	From 04 Nov 2026 to 01 Feb 2027	Shortage status: Current Availability: Limited Availability Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative brands are available.
APX-GLICLAZIDE gliclazide 80 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 337479 Active ingredients: gliclazide Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 22 Jun 2026 to 06 Nov 2026	Shortage status: Resolved Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing
ARDIX GLICLAZIDE 60 mg MR gliclazide 60 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 154049 Active ingredients: gliclazide Dosage form: Tablet, modified release Sponsor: Servier Laboratories (Aust) Pty Ltd Phone: 03 8823 7333	Deletion from market: 31 Dec 2026	Shortage status: To be discontinued Availability: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted Reason: Commercial Changes / Commercial viability Management action: Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted. Alternative brands are available.