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Metformin notice highlights ‘overly complex process’

Megan Haggan 14/05/2020

The first medicine has been added to the TGA’s new Serious Medicine Shortage List for therapeutic substitution by pharmacists – but is the new process fit for purpose? The TGA says it has been notified of current shortages for multiple brands of metformin modified-release 500mg tablets, which are expected to continue until at least the

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