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SE ATC N04BA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Levodopa, Decarboxylase Inhibitor and COMT Inhibitor shortage in Sweden
Is there a Levodopa, Decarboxylase Inhibitor and COMT Inhibitor shortage in Sweden?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 9 Levodopa, Decarboxylase Inhibitor and COMT Inhibitor products are reported short in Sweden, the first since 15 May 2023. The company estimate for the return is 1 Apr 2027 (latest 1 Oct 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Italy, Spain, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Sweden
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone Holsten 150 mg/37,5 mg/200 mg Burk, 100 tabletter | Holsten Pharma GmbH | 15 May 2023 | 1 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone Holsten 150 mg/37,5 mg/200 mg Burk, 130 tabletter | Holsten Pharma GmbH | 15 May 2023 | 1 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone Holsten 200 mg/50 mg/200 mg Burk, 100 tabletter | Holsten Pharma GmbH | 15 May 2023 | 1 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone Holsten 50 mg/12,5 mg/200 mg Burk, 100 tabletter | Holsten Pharma GmbH | 15 May 2023 | 1 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone Holsten 100 mg/25 mg/200 mg Burk, 100 tabletter | Holsten Pharma GmbH | 1 Sep 2025 | 1 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone Holsten 100 mg/25 mg/200 mg Burk, 130 tabletter | Holsten Pharma GmbH | 1 Sep 2025 | 1 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone Holsten 125 mg/31,25 mg/200 mg Burk, 100 tabletter | Holsten Pharma GmbH | 1 Sep 2025 | 1 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone Holsten 75 mg/18,75 mg/200 mg Burk, 100 tabletter | Holsten Pharma GmbH | 1 Sep 2025 | 1 Oct 2027 | Not stated |
| SE | Stalevo 125 mg/31,25 mg/ 200 mg Burk, 100 tabletter (PD: 2care4 ApS) | Orion Corporation | 14 Oct 2026 | 1 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
Source
Läkemedelsverket (Swedish Medical Products Agency). Official list. Ongoing and announced shortages (restanmälningar) reported by companies; one row per pack.