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AU ATC N03AX09 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Lamotrigine shortage in Australia
Is there a Lamotrigine shortage in Australia?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Lamotrigine products are reported short in Australia, the first since 24 Jul 2025. The company estimate for the return is 11 Dec 2026 (latest 1 Jul 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Australia
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU | LAMOTRIGINE GH lamotrigine 200mg tablet blister pack | 24 Jul 2025 | 1 Jul 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | LAMOTRIGINE GH lamotrigine 100mg tablet blister pack | 16 Oct 2025 | 1 Jul 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | LAMOTRIGINE GH lamotrigine 25mg tablet blister pack | 14 Nov 2025 | 1 Jul 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | LAMOTRIGINE GH lamotrigine 50mg tablet blister pack | 26 Nov 2025 | 1 Jul 2027 | Not stated | |
| AU | APX-LAMOTRIGINE lamotrigine 200 mg dispersible/chewable tablet blister pack limited | 7 May 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 | 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.