lisdexamfetamine dimesilate - medicine shortage information

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VYVANSE lisdexamfetamine dimesilate 30mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 199227
Active ingredients:
lisdexamfetamine dimesilate

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800012612

From
07 Aug 2023
to
26 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

VYVANSE lisdexamfetamine dimesilate 40 mg capsules bottle
AUST R: 284020
Active ingredients:
lisdexamfetamine dimesilate

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800012612

From
22 Jan 2024
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

VYVANSE lisdexamfetamine dimesilate 50mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 199226
Active ingredients:
lisdexamfetamine dimesilate

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800012612

From
03 Nov 2023
to
07 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

VYVANSE lisdexamfetamine dimesilate 60 mg capsules bottle
AUST R: 284021
Active ingredients:
lisdexamfetamine dimesilate

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800012612

From
18 Dec 2023
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing