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Current shortage

LACOSAMIDE SANDOZ lacosamide 50 mg film-coated tablet blister pack

lacosamide · 50 mg Tablet, film coated

Supply impact started
20 Aug 2026
Supply impact ends
1 Apr 2027
TGA row last updated
12 Nov 2026
ARTG ID
309010
Sponsor
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Sponsor phone
1800726369
Shortage impact
Low
Availability
Limited Availability

Reason reported to TGA

Manufacturing

TGA management action

Alternative brands are available.

What to do

  1. 1.
    Contact your pharmacist — Your pharmacist can check stock and whether another pharmacy can supply this product.
  2. 2.
    Ask your doctor before switching — A prescriber can decide whether another product is appropriate. Do not change medicines on your own.
  3. 3.
    Check the TGA report — The TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database is the source for the dates and management action on this page.

Official sources

Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:24:39 PM).

TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database

PBS schedule — lacosamide

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