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ATC N03AX12 · Other Antiepileptics · updated 4 Nov 2026

Gabapentin shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Gabapentin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Germany), covering 11 products from 1 company.

Is there a Gabapentin shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Gabapentin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Germany. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Germany). New since 5 Oct 2026: Germany.

Countries1/16
Products11packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since4 Jul 202516 months ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermany11 products shortFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Germany
20262027Gabapentin Holsten 300 mg HartkapselnGabapentin Holsten 300 mg HartkapselnGabapentin Holsten 800 mg FilmtablettenGabapentin Holsten 800 mg FilmtablettenGabapentin Holsten 800 mg FilmtablettenGabapentin Holsten 800 mg FilmtablettenGabapentin Holsten 800 mg FilmtablettenGabapentin Holsten 800 mg FilmtablettenGabapentin Holsten 100 mg HartkapselnGabapentin Holsten 100 mg HartkapselnGabapentin Holsten 100 mg HartkapselnGabapentin Holsten 100 mg HartkapselnGabapentin Holsten 100 mg HartkapselnGabapentin Holsten 100 mg HartkapselnGabapentin Holsten 600 mg FilmtablettenGabapentin Holsten 600 mg FilmtablettenGabapentin Holsten 600 mg FilmtablettenGabapentin Holsten 600 mg FilmtablettenGabapentin Holsten 600 mg FilmtablettenGabapentin Holsten 600 mg FilmtablettenGabapentin Holsten 400 mg HartkapselnGabapentin Holsten 400 mg Hartkapselntoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Holsten -11

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group N03AX · Other Antiepileptics
Lamotrigine9/16Levetiracetam9/16Topiramate8/16Lacosamide6/16Zonisamide3/16Brivaracetam1/16Gabapentin1/16Pregabalin1/16Stiripentol1/16Sultiame1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
DEGabapentin Holsten 300 mg HartkapselnHolsten Pharma GmbH - Geschäftsanschrift -4 Jul 202531 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEGabapentin Holsten 800 mg FilmtablettenHolsten Pharma GmbH - Geschäftsanschrift -17 Jul 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Herstellerwechsel
DEGabapentin Holsten 800 mg FilmtablettenHolsten Pharma GmbH - Geschäftsanschrift -17 Jul 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Herstellerwechsel
DEGabapentin Holsten 800 mg FilmtablettenHolsten Pharma GmbH - Geschäftsanschrift -17 Jul 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Herstellerwechsel
DEGabapentin Holsten 100 mg HartkapselnHolsten Pharma GmbH - Geschäftsanschrift -1 Aug 202531 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEGabapentin Holsten 100 mg HartkapselnHolsten Pharma GmbH - Geschäftsanschrift -1 Aug 202531 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEGabapentin Holsten 100 mg HartkapselnHolsten Pharma GmbH - Geschäftsanschrift -1 Aug 202531 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erhöhte Nachfrage
DEGabapentin Holsten 600 mg FilmtablettenHolsten Pharma GmbH - Geschäftsanschrift -21 Aug 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Herstellerwechsel
DEGabapentin Holsten 600 mg FilmtablettenHolsten Pharma GmbH - Geschäftsanschrift -21 Aug 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Herstellerwechsel
DEGabapentin Holsten 600 mg FilmtablettenHolsten Pharma GmbH - Geschäftsanschrift -21 Aug 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Herstellerwechsel
DEGabapentin Holsten 400 mg HartkapselnHolsten Pharma GmbH - Geschäftsanschrift -20 Oct 202631 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Probleme in der Herstellung

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Gabapentin shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Gabapentin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Germany. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Germany). New since 5 Oct 2026: Germany.

When will Gabapentin be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Dec 2026 in Germany; Germany: 31 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Gabapentin in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Gabapentin shortages?

Holsten -.