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ATC N03AX16 · Other Antiepileptics · updated 4 Nov 2026

Pregabalin shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Pregabalin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Ireland), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Pregabalin shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Pregabalin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland. The earliest expected return is 7 Jan 2027 (Ireland).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since17 Jun 20265 months ago
Earliest return7 Jan 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIreland1 product shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Ireland
2027Lyrica 50 mg hard capsulesLyrica 50 mg hard capsulestoday

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
Viatris1 VTRS

Listed: Viatris VTRS · Nasdaq

Compared with similar medicines

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

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IELyrica 50 mg hard capsulesUpjohn EESV17 Jun 20267 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Manufacturing delay

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

Questions

Is there a Pregabalin shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Pregabalin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland. The earliest expected return is 7 Jan 2027 (Ireland).

When will Pregabalin be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 7 Jan 2027 in Ireland; Ireland: 7 Jan 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Pregabalin in short supply?

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

Which companies have Pregabalin shortages?

Viatris.