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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-LAMOTRIGINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

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 PMS-LAMOTRIGINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-LAMOTRIGINE 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 13, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-LAMOTRIGINE 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 strength25MG
Last updated2025-05-13

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

RATIO-LAMOTRIGINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

25MG · DIN 02243352

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LAMOTRIGINE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

25MG · DIN 02428202

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-LAMOTRIGINE

NU-PHARM INC

25MG · DIN 02334569

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LAMICTAL

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

150MG · DIN 02142112

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LAMICTAL - TAB 200MG

GLAXO WELLCOME INC.

200MG · DIN 02142120

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-LAMOTRIGINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

100MG · DIN 02246898

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

02246897

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LAMOTRIGINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-05-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons