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Active Shortage

ACT PREGABALIN

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

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 ACT PREGABALIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT PREGABALIN 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 22, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACT PREGABALIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2017-10-10

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.

Closest Matches

PREGABALIN CAPSULES

LUPIN LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02444526

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PREGABALIN

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

50MG · DIN 02433591

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LYRICA

UPJOHN CANADA ULC

100MG · DIN 02268442

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-PREGABALIN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

300MG · DIN 02417618

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-PREGABALIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

150MG · DIN 02436000

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ PREGABALIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

25MG · DIN 02390817

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02402920

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PREGABALIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-10

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

ACT PREGABALIN has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.