lacosamide - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
LACOSAMIDE Lupin lacosamide 100 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296756
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
0398097900

From
03 Nov 2025
to
05 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

LACOSAMIDE Lupin lacosamide 150 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296768
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
0398097900

From
14 Aug 2025
to
28 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

LACOSAMIDE Lupin lacosamide 50 mg film-coated tablets blister pack
AUST R: 296762
Active ingredients:
lacosamide

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Generic Health Pty Ltd

Phone:
0398097900

From
03 Nov 2025
to
05 Dec 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

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

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 Dec 2025
to
16 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available. The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

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
01 Sep 2025
to
05 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing