lacosamide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
LACOSAMIDE ARX lacosamide 150 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296760
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
04 Oct 2024
to
20 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

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
15 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

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 ARX lacosamide 50 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296750
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
06 Dec 2024
to
21 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
LACOSAM lacosamide 100 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296757
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418348894

From
20 Sep 2024
to
17 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
LACOSAM lacosamide 50 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296765
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61418348894

From
02 May 2024
to
30 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
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
07 Oct 2024
to
07 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
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
19 Sep 2024
to
25 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability