Drug Shortage Report for APO-METFORMIN ER
| Report ID | 142982 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02460653 |
| Brand name | APO-METFORMIN ER |
| Common or Proper name | METFORMIN ER |
| Company Name | APOTEX INC |
| Market Status | MARKETED |
| Active Ingredient(s) | METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Strength(s) | 1000MG |
| Dosage form(s) | TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) |
| Route of administration | ORAL ORAL |
| Packaging size | 100 BTL |
| ATC code | A10BA |
| ATC description | BLOOD GLUCOSE LOWERING DRUGS, EXCL. INSULINS |
| Reason for shortage | Disruption of the manufacture of the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | |
| Actual start date | 2021-07-19 |
| Estimated end date | 2021-10-08 |
| Actual end date | 2021-10-01 |
| Shortage status | Resolved |
| Updated date | 2021-10-05 |
| Company comments | |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 150 SIGNET DRIVE TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA M9L 1T9 |
| Company contact information | Apotex Customer Service - 1-877-427-6839 |
Version History
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| Version Number | Date Updated | Language | |
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| v6 | 2021-10-05 | French | Compare |
| v5 | 2021-10-05 | English | Compare |
| v4 | 2021-08-19 | French | Compare |
| v3 | 2021-08-19 | English | Compare |
| v2 | 2021-07-23 | French | Compare |
| v1 | 2021-07-23 | English | Compare |
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