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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
NEULEPTIL
10MG · CAPSULE · SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
DIN 01926772 · since Mar 10, 2022, no end estimate · Long-term Backorder
Active shortage
NEULEPTIL
5MG · CAPSULE
CAPSULE · SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
DIN 01926780 · since Sep 25, 2021, no end estimate · Long-term backorder
Resolved
NEULEPTIL
10MG · DROPS · SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
DIN 01926756 · ended Feb 3, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NEULEPTIL
10MG · DROPS · SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
DIN 01926756 · ended Aug 2, 2023 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
NEULEPTIL
10MG · DROPS · ERFA CANADA 2012 INC
DIN 01926756 · ended Aug 12, 2020 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
NEULEPTIL 20MG CAPSULES
20MG · CAPSULE · ERFA CANADA 2012 INC
DIN 01926764 · ended Oct 17, 2018 · Discontinued
Resolved
NEULEPTIL 5MG CAPSULES
ERFA CANADA 2012 INC
DIN 01926780 · ended Jun 22, 2018
Resolved
NEULEPTIL 10MG CAPSULES
10MG · CAPSULE · ERFA CANADA 2012 INC
DIN 01926772 · ended Jun 22, 2018
What's happening
Periciazine is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC.
The reported causes are: long-term backorder; long-term backorder. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Periciazine is classified under “ANTIPSYCHOTICS” (ATC N05AC).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Periciazine used for?
An antipsychotic medication used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
When will Periciazine be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Periciazine in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
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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Possible alternatives in the same class (antipsychotics)
Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.