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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
Report last updated2018-12-20
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

PMS-PREGABALIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

50MG · DIN 02359618

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACH-PREGABALIN

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

50MG · DIN 02449846

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-PREGABALIN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

50MG · DIN 02377047

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MINT-PREGABALIN

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

25MG · DIN 02423804

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-PREGABALIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

300MG · DIN 02436019

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PREGABALIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

75MG · DIN 02396513

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02402920

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PREGABALIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-12-20

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.