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Permanently Discontinued

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 225MG 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
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength225MG
Last updated2018-10-22

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

MYLAN-PREGABALIN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

225MG · DIN 02405520

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYL-PREGABALIN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

225MG · DIN 02408716

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PREGABALIN CAPSULES

LUPIN LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02444526

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

PREGABALIN

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

50MG · DIN 02433591

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02402971

Strength

225MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PREGABALIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-22

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons