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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-LEVODOPA/CARBIDOPA 100/25 levodopa 100 mg and carbidopa (as monohydrate) 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 275985
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
11 Apr 2023
to
21 Jul 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available
CARLEVENT levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 75/18.75/200 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 195194
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Medis Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61 2 9251 1099

From
17 Mar 2023
to
26 May 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available
CARLEVENT levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 50/12.5/200 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 195198
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Medis Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61292511088

From
17 Mar 2023
to
22 May 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues
KINSON levodopa 100 mg with carbidopa (as monohydrate) 25 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 49481
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
15 Sep 2022
to
21 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
SINADOPA 100/25 levodopa 100 mg and carbidopa (as monohydrate) 25 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 275974
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
03 Mar 2023
to
12 May 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
SINEMET 100/25 levodopa/carbidopa 100 mg/25 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 319330
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

From
10 Dec 2022
to
28 Feb 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply