Drug Shortage Report for SANDOZ METFORMIN FC
| Report ID | 257064 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02246820 |
| Brand name | SANDOZ METFORMIN FC |
| Common or Proper name | METFORMIN FC |
| Company Name | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED |
| Market Status | MARKETED |
| Active Ingredient(s) | METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Strength(s) | 500MG |
| Dosage form(s) | TABLET |
| Route of administration | ORAL ORAL |
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| Additional packaging sizes | 500FCT |
| 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 | 2025-05-12 |
| Estimated end date | 2025-06-06 |
| Actual end date | |
| Shortage status | Anticipated shortage |
| Updated date | 2025-05-12 |
| Company comments | |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 110 RUE DE LAUZON BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC CANADA J4B 1E6 |
| Company contact information | 1 800-361-3062 |
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| Version Number | Date Updated | Language | |
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| v2 | 2025-05-12 | French | Compare |
| v1 | 2025-05-12 | English | Compare |
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