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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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