THE Therapeutic Goods Administration has advised of changes in availability of several types of metformin extended release tablets.
The status of Metex XR has been updated from 'limited availability' to 'available', while the statuses of Diabex and Diaformin products have been changed from 'available' to 'limited availability'.
The TGA has also advised that another product is affected by the shortage, with APO-Metformin XR 1000 metformin hydrochloride 1000mg modified release tablet blister pack now classified as having limited availability.
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