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Metformin Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release shortage

To Be Discontinued  2 presentations · 1 manufacturers · first FDA posting Oct 22, 2026 · last update Oct 22, 2026

Availability: Not stated 2

Manufacturers: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris Company

Stated reasons (per FDA): Not stated (FDA did not give a reason)

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Presentations

PresentationAvailabilityFDA dates
Metformin Hydrochloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 1000 mg (NDC 0378-6001-91)
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris Company
FDA note: A business decision was made was discontinue manufacture of the drug product.
Not stated
To Be Discontinued
Updated Oct 22, 2026
First posted Oct 22, 2026
Discontinued Oct 22, 2026
Metformin Hydrochloride, Tablet, Extended Release, 500 mg (NDC 0378-6002-91)
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris Company
FDA note: A business decision was made was discontinue manufacture of the drug product.
Not stated
To Be Discontinued
Updated Oct 22, 2026
First posted Oct 22, 2026
Discontinued Oct 22, 2026

Source: FDA Drug Shortages Database · raw openFDA records

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