glimepiride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
GLIMEPIRIDE SANDOZ glimepiride 2 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 121786
Active ingredients:
glimepiride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
18 Dec 2025
to
23 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

GLIMEPIRIDE SANDOZ glimepiride 1mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 121781
Active ingredients:
glimepiride

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
21 Aug 2025
to
13 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing