lacosamide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
LACOSAMIDE Lupin lacosamide 100 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296756
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
23 Feb 2024
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

LACOSAMIDE Lupin lacosamide 150 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296768
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
30 Nov 2023
to
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

LACOSAMIDE Lupin lacosamide 50 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296762
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
09 Nov 2023
to
12 Jul 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

LACOSAMIDE SANDOZ lacosamide 50 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309010
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
28 Mar 2024
to
03 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

LACOSAMIDE ARX lacosamide 200 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296758
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
02 Aug 2024
to
20 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

LACOSAMIDE SANDOZ lacosamide 100 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309009
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
22 Dec 2023
to
09 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

VIMCOSA lacosamide 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 353583
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
16 Oct 2023
to
14 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

VIMCOSA lacosamide 150 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 353572
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
15 Mar 2024
to
15 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

VIMCOSA lacosamide 200 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 353578
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
13 Dec 2023
to
14 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

VIMCOSA lacosamide 50 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 353576
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
15 Mar 2024
to
15 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing