ACT PREGABALIN
ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
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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.
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
Other Products
PREGABALIN
SANIS HEALTH INC
AURO-PREGABALIN
AURO PHARMA INC
ACH-PREGABALIN
ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
RIVA-PREGABALIN
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
MINT-PREGABALIN
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
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
Other Products from ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
4MG · DIN 02376520
DIN 02388650
5MG · DIN 02354462
100MG · DIN 02256142
38MG · DIN 02433117
DIN 02357402
DIN 02357410
DIN 02357399
20MG · DIN 02271478
10MG · DIN 02271451
5MG · DIN 02271443
25MG · DIN 02354829