Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 20, 2026
Perampanel has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
An anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and seizures.
Products affected
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Reports on file
16
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
TARO-PERAMPANEL
12MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02522683 · ended Jul 14, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PERAMPANEL
6MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02522659 · ended Jun 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PERAMPANEL
12MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02522683 · ended Mar 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PERAMPANEL
4MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02522640 · ended Nov 17, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PERAMPANEL
12MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02522683 · ended Nov 13, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PERAMPANEL
6MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02522659 · ended Nov 13, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PERAMPANEL
12MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02522683 · ended Aug 15, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PERAMPANEL
4MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02522640 · ended Aug 15, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PERAMPANEL
2MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02522632 · ended Aug 15, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PERAMPANEL
8MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02522667 · ended Sep 26, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PERAMPANEL
12MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02522683 · ended Sep 26, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-PERAMPANEL
4MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02522640 · ended Mar 12, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 16 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Perampanel. Health Canada has 16 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Perampanel is classified under “ANTIEPILEPTICS” (ATC N03AX).
Recent changes
Jul 20, 2026
Shortage resolved
Jul 14, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 3, 2026 → Jul 17, 2026
Common questions
What is Perampanel used for?
An anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and seizures.
When will Perampanel be back in stock in Canada?
Perampanel has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Perampanel 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.