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AU ATC N03AX18 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Lacosamide shortage in Australia
Is there a Lacosamide shortage in Australia?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Lacosamide products are reported short in Australia, the first since 10 Jul 2026. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 19 Mar 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Spain, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Australia
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU | LACOSAM lacosamide 150 mg film-coated tablets blister pack limited | 10 Jul 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | LACOSAM lacosamide 200 mg film-coated tablets blister pack | 14 Jul 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | LACOSAMIDE SANDOZ lacosamide 50 mg film-coated tablet blister pack limited | 20 Aug 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | LACOSAMIDE ARX lacosamide 200 mg film-coated tablets blister pack limited | 15 Oct 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 | Not stated | |
| AU | LACOSAMIDE ARX lacosamide 50 mg film-coated tablets blister pack anticipated | 5 Feb 2027 | 19 Mar 2027 | Not stated |
Source
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Medicine Shortage Reports Database. Official list. National shortages of reportable medicines, current and anticipated within six months; one row per product.