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Pregabalin shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Some Pregabalin products are in shortage in Canada (19 of 79 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is May 16, 2027.
Products affected
19 of 79
In shortage since
May 17, 2017
Est. full return
May 16, 2027
Reports on file
265
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
TARO-PREGABALIN
75MG · CAPSULE · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02392836 · since Oct 29, 2025, est. end Jun 19, 2026 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
Active shortage
TARO-PREGABALIN
50MG · CAPSULE · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02392828 · since Apr 17, 2026, est. end Aug 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-PREGABALIN
25MG · CAPSULE · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02392801 · since Feb 11, 2026, est. end Aug 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-PREGABALIN
75MG · CAPSULE · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02392836 · since Mar 19, 2025, est. end Jul 3, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-PREGABALIN
300MG · CAPSULE · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02392860 · since May 1, 2026, est. end Jun 26, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-PREGABALIN
50MG · CAPSULE · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02392828 · since Mar 2, 2026, est. end Jul 24, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
NAT-PREGABALIN
225MG · CAPSULE · NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC
DIN 02494892 · since May 17, 2023, est. end May 16, 2027 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortage
ACH-PREGABALIN
50MG · CAPSULE · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02449846 · since Feb 28, 2025, no end estimate · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Active shortage
APO-PREGABALIN
25MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02394235 · since May 7, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-PREGABALIN
50MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02394243 · since Nov 12, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-PREGABALIN
225MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02394286 · since Nov 12, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-PREGABALIN
300MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02394294 · since Aug 20, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Pregabalin is currently affected by 19 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by SUN PHARMA CANADA INC, NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC, ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC, APOTEX INC and 2 others.

The reported causes are: shortage of an inactive ingredient or component; disruption of the manufacture of the drug; other (please describe in comments); requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices; delay in shipping of the drug. 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.

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Pregabalin be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is May 16, 2027. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Pregabalin 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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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.