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ATC N03AX18 · Antiepileptics
Lacosamide shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Lacosamide has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain), covering 23 products.
Countries2/5
Products23packs or presentations
Short since7 Aug 20233.2 years ago
Earliest return5 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date16products
Main reasonIncreased demand
Timeline
ItalySpain
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Affected products
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 7 Aug 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 1 Mar 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 17 Sep 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 26 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE SANDOZ | SANDOZ S.P.A. | 1 Mar 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 24 Apr 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 30 Apr 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 5 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 5 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA ITALIA S.R.L. | 5 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE MYLAN | MYLAN S.P.A. | 20 Jun 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | LACOSAMIDE TECNIGEN | TECNIGEN S.R.L. | 21 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| ES | LACOSAMIDA KRKA 100 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 56 comprimidos | Krka D.D. Novo Mesto | 6 Apr 2025 | 21 Feb 2027 | Not stated |
| ES | LACOSAMIDA KRKA 200 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 56 comprimidos | Krka D.D. Novo Mesto | 6 Apr 2025 | 21 Feb 2027 | Not stated |
| ES | LACOSAMIDA KRKA 50 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 14 comprimidos | Krka D.D. Novo Mesto | 6 Apr 2025 | 21 Feb 2027 | Not stated |
| ES | LACOSAMIDA ACCORD 10 MG/ML SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION EFG, 1 vial de 20 ml | Accord Healthcare S.L.U. | 1 Sep 2025 | 30 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| ES | LACOSAMIDA CINFA 150 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 56 comprimidos | Laboratorios Cinfa S.A. | 1 Oct 2026 | 5 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
| ES | LACOSAMIDA ADROIQ 10 MG/ML SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION, 1 vial de 20 ml | Extrovis Eu Kft. | 18 Oct 2026 | not given | Not stated |
| ES | LACOSAMIDA CINFA 200 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 56 comprimidos | Laboratorios Cinfa S.A. | 26 Oct 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
| ES | LACOSAMIDA CINFA 100 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 56 comprimidos | Laboratorios Cinfa S.A. | 29 Oct 2026 | 26 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
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