TARO-PREGABALIN
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
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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 TARO-PREGABALIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-PREGABALIN 225MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 4, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TARO-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
MYLAN-PREGABALIN
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
MYL-PREGABALIN
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Products
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LUPIN LIMITED
LYRICA
UPJOHN CANADA ULC
MAR-PREGABALIN
MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
PREGABALIN
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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
02392852
Strength
225MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
PREGABALIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-08-04
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
TARO-PREGABALIN has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MG · DIN 02313715
80MG · DIN 02313758
10MG · DIN 02313707
40MG · DIN 02313723
125MG · DIN 02329204
250MG · DIN 02293528
500MG · DIN 02293536
250MG · DIN 02293579
75MG · DIN 02379813
50MG · DIN 02532158
100MG · DIN 02532166
10MG · DIN 02385481