lacosamide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
LACOSAMIDE Lupin lacosamide 200 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296753
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
01 May 2025
to
25 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

LACOSAMIDE ARX lacosamide 100 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296752
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
26 May 2025
to
26 May 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

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
26 May 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

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
07 Apr 2025
to
09 Jun 2025

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
03 Mar 2025
to
01 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing