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LECTEVA levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 200 mg/50 mg/200 mg tablet bottle AUST R: 238866Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 288 382
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From 24 Sep 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Unavailable
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
Management action: The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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SINEMET 100/25 levodopa/carbidopa 100 mg/25 mg tablet bottle AUST R: 319330Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor: ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD
Phone: 1800 023 135
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From 16 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
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Shortage status: Anticipated
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
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CARLEVENT levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 100/25/200 mg tablet bottle AUST R: 195747Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 195 055
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From 13 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2026
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
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KINSON levodopa 100 mg with carbidopa (as monohydrate) 25 mg tablet bottle AUST R: 49481Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800274276
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From 08 Jan 2026 to 20 Feb 2026
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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LECTEVA levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 100 mg/25 mg/200 mg tablet bottle AUST R: 238862Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 288 382
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From 24 Sep 2025 to 28 Jan 2026
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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LECTEVA levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 150 mg/37.5 mg/200 mg tablet bottle AUST R: 238864Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Teva Pharma Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 288 382
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From 24 Sep 2025 to 14 Jan 2026
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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STALEVO 100/25/200 levodopa/carbidopa (as monohydrate)/entacapone tablet bottle AUST R: 96395Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800726369
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From 15 Jan 2026 to 15 Jan 2026
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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STALEVO 200/50/200 levodopa/carbidopa (as monohydrate)/entacapone tablet bottle AUST R: 146890Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800726369
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From 15 Jan 2026 to 15 Jan 2026
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Shortage status: Resolved
Availability: Available
Reason: Manufacturing
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