LACOSAMIDE INJECTION, USP
HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.
Quick answers
Is there a shortage of LACOSAMIDE INJECTION, USP in Canada?
Yes. LACOSAMIDE INJECTION, USP 10MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 26, 2024).
Why is LACOSAMIDE INJECTION, USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
When will LACOSAMIDE INJECTION, USP be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient
These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.
Other Products
VIMPAT
UCB CANADA INC
ZDS-LACOSAMIDE
ZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS (CANADA) INC
SANDOZ LACOSAMIDE
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
MINT-LACOSAMIDE
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
TEVA-LACOSAMIDE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
PHARMA-LACOSAMIDE
PHARMASCIENCE INC
What this means
Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?
Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.
What should I do?
This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
DIN
02541343
Strength
10MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Shortage Timeline
Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.
Shortage History
Other Products from HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
9MG · DIN 02304341
200MG · DIN 02459906
0.6MG · DIN 02432196
0.4MG · DIN 02432188
100MG · DIN 02507668
0.05MG · DIN 02457059
2MG · DIN 02457075
0.2% · DIN 02515377
500MG · DIN 02437104
1G · DIN 02437112
10G · DIN 02437120
2G · DIN 02499096