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LEVETIRACETAM VIATRIS levetiracetam 1000 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 189887Active ingredients:
levetiracetam
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd
Phone:
0418348894
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From
21 Aug 2024
to
31 Jan 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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LEVI 1000 levetiracetam 1000 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 168794Active ingredients:
levetiracetam
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
28 Jun 2024
to
28 Mar 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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LEVI 250 levetiracetam 250 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 168790Active ingredients:
levetiracetam
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
12 Jul 2024
to
18 Apr 2025
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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APO-LEVETIRACETAM levetiracetam 1000 mg film coated tablet blister pack AUST R: 296942Active ingredients:
levetiracetam
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
29 Nov 2024
to
20 Dec 2024
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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LEVI 500 levetiracetam 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 168792Active ingredients:
levetiracetam
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
10 Jan 2025
to
20 Jun 2025
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Shortage status:
Anticipated
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.
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HOSPIRA LEVETIRACETAM CONCENTRATE FOR IV INFUSION levetiracetam 500 mg/5 mL concentrate for infusion vial AUST R: 211468Active ingredients:
levetiracetam
Dosage form:
Injection, concentrated
Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800-675-229
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From
18 Oct 2024
to
18 Oct 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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