levodopa - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
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
27 Mar 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredients. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply: 1800 181 060 or customerservice@linkhealthcare.com.au

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:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredients. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply: 1800 181 060 or customerservice@linkhealthcare.com.au

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:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

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

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredients. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply: 1800 181 060 or customerservice@linkhealthcare.com.au

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
31 Mar 2023
to
26 May 2023

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredients. The approval holder, Link Medical Products Pty Ltd can be contacted for details on supply: 1800 181 060 or customerservice@linkhealthcare.com.au

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
12 May 2023

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

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
24 Mar 2023
to
12 May 2023

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

TRIDOPA levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 100/25/200 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 195187
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Stada Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 791 660

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other brands are available.

TRIDOPA levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 125/31.25/200 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 195185
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Stada Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 791 660

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other brands are available.

TRIDOPA levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 150/37.5/200 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 195197
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Stada Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 791 660

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other brands are available.

TRIDOPA levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 200/50/200 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 195190
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Stada Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 791 660

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other brands are available.

TRIDOPA levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 50/12.5/200 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 195188
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Stada Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 791 660

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other brands are available.

TRIDOPA levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 75/18.75/200 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 195184
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Stada Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 791 660

Deletion from market:
30 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Other brands are available.