levodopa - medicine shortage information
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If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. In most cases your doctor and pharmacist will know about the possible substitute medicines to continue your care.
In some cases the Supply Detail section below will provide information about the special arrangements that are in place for your health professional to prescribe or supply a substitute medicine. These may include reference to Special Access Scheme or "Under section 19A"
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Further Details |
SINEMET 250/25 levodopa/carbidopa 250mg/25mg tablet bottle AUST R: 171666Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
levodopa
Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 818 553
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From
23 Aug 2018
to
31 Dec 2019
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Status:
Current
Patient impact:
Medium
Availability:
Emergency Supply Only
Reason:
Other
TGA Management Actions:
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 ingredient.
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SINEMET 100/25 levodopa/carbidopa 100mg/25mg tablet bottle AUST R: 171665Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
levodopa
Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 818 553
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From
23 Aug 2018
to
31 Dec 2019
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Status:
Current
Patient impact:
Medium
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Other
TGA Management Actions:
18/01/19 The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
Alternative generic products may be available.
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SINEMET CR levodopa/carbidopa 200mg/50mg modified release tablet bottle AUST R: 171694Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
levodopa
Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 818 553
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From
15 Jan 2019
to
31 Dec 2019
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Status:
Current
Patient impact:
Critical
Availability:
Emergency Supply Only
Reason:
Other
TGA Management Actions:
17/01/19 The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
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