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CA ATC N03AX18 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Lacosamide shortage in Canada

Is there a Lacosamide shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Lacosamide products are reported short in Canada, the first since 22 Sep 2022. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy, Spain, Czechia, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAACH-LACOSAMIDE (60)ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC22 Sep 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAACH-LACOSAMIDE (60)ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC22 Sep 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAACH-LACOSAMIDE (60)ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC22 Sep 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAACH-LACOSAMIDE (60)ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC22 Sep 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CALACOSAMIDE INJECTION, USP (20mL)HIKMA CANADA LIMITED15 Nov 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.