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CA ATC N02BF02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Pregabalin shortage in Canada
Is there a Pregabalin shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 25 Pregabalin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 17 May 2017. The company estimate for the return is 6 Nov 2026 (latest 16 May 2028). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ACT PREGABALIN (100) | ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY | 17 May 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | MAR-PREGABALIN (100 Capsule) | MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 1 Jun 2017 | not given | Distribution or logistics Delay in shipping of the drug |
| CA | MAR-PREGABALIN (500 Capsule) | MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 1 Jun 2017 | not given | Distribution or logistics Delay in shipping of the drug |
| CA | ACT PREGABALIN (500) | ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY | 20 Aug 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | MAR-PREGABALIN (100 Capsule) | MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 1 Oct 2017 | not given | Distribution or logistics Delay in shipping of the drug |
| CA | MAR-PREGABALIN (100 Capsule) | MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 1 Oct 2017 | not given | Distribution or logistics Delay in shipping of the drug |
| CA | MAR-PREGABALIN (100 Capsule) | MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 1 Oct 2017 | not given | Distribution or logistics Delay in shipping of the drug |
| CA | MAR-PREGABALIN (500 Capsule) | MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 1 Oct 2017 | not given | Distribution or logistics Delay in shipping of the drug |
| CA | MAR-PREGABALIN (500 Capsule) | MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 1 Oct 2017 | not given | Distribution or logistics Delay in shipping of the drug |
| CA | MAR-PREGABALIN (500 Capsule) | MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 1 Oct 2017 | not given | Distribution or logistics Delay in shipping of the drug |
| CA | APO-PREGABALIN (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 13 Jan 2020 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-PREGABALIN (500 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 13 Jan 2020 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-PREGABALIN (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 20 Jan 2020 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-PREGABALIN (500 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 27 Jan 2020 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ACH-PREGABALIN (100) | ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC | 30 Jun 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | NAT-PREGABALIN (Bottles of 100s) | NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC | 17 May 2023 | 16 May 2028 | Other Other (Please describe in comments) |
| CA | APO-PREGABALIN (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 7 May 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-PREGABALIN (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 20 Aug 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-PREGABALIN (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 12 Nov 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-PREGABALIN (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 12 Nov 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TARO-PREGABALIN (500) | SUN PHARMA CANADA INC | 11 Feb 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TARO-PREGABALIN (100's Bottle) | SUN PHARMA CANADA INC | 17 Apr 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TARO-PREGABALIN (100's Bottle) | SUN PHARMA CANADA INC | 6 Oct 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | PREGABALIN (100) | SANIS HEALTH INC | 9 Oct 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | LYRICA (1x60 BTL) anticipated | BGP PHARMA ULC | 6 Dec 2026 | 26 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.