lacosamide - medicine shortage information

Back to ALL shortages and discontinuations    Back to CRITICAL shortages and discontinuations

If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to discuss suitable options to continue your care.

More information about medicine shortages and how to access alternative medicines is available at the Medicine Shortages hub

Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
LACOSAMIDE ARX lacosamide 150 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296760
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
01 May 2026
to
05 Jun 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

LACOSAMIDE SANDOZ lacosamide 50 mg film-coated tablet blister pack
AUST R: 309010
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
10 Aug 2026
to
31 Dec 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

LACOSAMIDE ARX lacosamide 50 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296750
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
05 Mar 2026
to
19 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

VIMCOSA lacosamide 100 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 353583
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Pharmacor Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300138805

From
27 Jan 2026
to
22 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing