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Product details	Supply Impact Dates	Further Details
LEVETIRACETAM SZ levetiracetam 250 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 159268 Active ingredients: levetiracetam Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9809 7900	From 18 Aug 2023 to 05 Mar 2024	Shortage status: Resolved Availability: Available Reason: Manufacturing
LEVETIRACETAM SZ levetiracetam 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 159269 Active ingredients: levetiracetam Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9809 7900	From 27 Apr 2023 to 05 Mar 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
LEVETIRACETAM VIATRIS levetiracetam 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 189886 Active ingredients: levetiracetam Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd Phone: +61418348894	From 13 Dec 2023 to 31 Mar 2024	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
LEVI 500 levetiracetam 500 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 168792 Active ingredients: levetiracetam Dosage form: Tablet, film coated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800 195 055	From 19 Apr 2024 to 10 May 2024	Shortage status: Anticipated Availability: Available Reason: Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues Management action: Alternative generic products are available.