lisdexamfetamine dimesilate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
VYVANSE lisdexamfetamine dimesilate 40 mg capsules bottle
AUST R: 284020
Active ingredients:
lisdexamfetamine dimesilate

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800012612

From
22 Jan 2024
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply and working to expedite the next shipment.

Emergency Supply of VYVANSE lisdexamfetamine dimesilate 40mg capsule bottle AUST R: 284020 is available from the sponsor. Please contact Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd on 1800 012 612 or medinfoapac@takeda.com for details on supply.

A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortages-vyvanse-lisdexamfetamine-dimesilate-capsules

VYVANSE lisdexamfetamine dimesilate 60 mg capsules bottle
AUST R: 284021
Active ingredients:
lisdexamfetamine dimesilate

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800012612

From
18 Dec 2023
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply and working to expedite the next shipment.

Emergency Supply of VYVANSE lisdexamfetamine dimesilate 60mg capsule bottle AUST R: 284021 is available from the sponsor. Please contact Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd on 1800 012 612 or medinfoapac@takeda.com for details on supply.

An unregistered product has also been approved for supply under Section 19A.The approval holder, Medsurge can be contacted for details on supply on: 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au

A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortages-vyvanse-lisdexamfetamine-dimesilate-capsules

VYVANSE lisdexamfetamine dimesilate 30mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 199227
Active ingredients:
lisdexamfetamine dimesilate

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800012612

From
07 Aug 2023
to
26 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

VYVANSE lisdexamfetamine dimesilate 50mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 199226
Active ingredients:
lisdexamfetamine dimesilate

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800012612

From
03 Nov 2023
to
07 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing