Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Lamotrigine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
An anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
Products affected
0 / 24
Reports on file
66
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
LAMOTRIGINE
150MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02343037 · ended Mar 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-LAMOTRIGINE
150MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02265516 · ended Feb 24, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LAMOTRIGINE
150MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02343037 · ended Nov 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-LAMOTRIGINE
25MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02265494 · ended Aug 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
TEVA-LAMOTRIGINE
150MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02248234
Discontinued
TEVA-LAMOTRIGINE
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02248233
Resolved
LAMOTRIGINE
150MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02343037 · ended May 14, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
PMS-LAMOTRIGINE
150MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02246899
Discontinued
PMS-LAMOTRIGINE
25MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02246897
Resolved
PMS-LAMOTRIGINE
150MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02246899 · ended May 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS-LAMOTRIGINE
25MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02246897 · ended May 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LAMOTRIGINE
100MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02343029 · ended May 1, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Lamotrigine. Health Canada has 66 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Lamotrigine is classified under “ANTIEPILEPTICS” (ATC N03AX).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Lamotrigine used for?
An anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
When will Lamotrigine be back in stock in Canada?
Lamotrigine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Lamotrigine in shortage?
It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
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Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.