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Vigabatrin (Sabril) shortage status

No current shortage

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

Vigabatrin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

An anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy, including infantile spasms.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

SABRIL

500MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC

DIN 02068036 · ended Feb 18, 2026 · The shortage is due to packaging delays (unrelated to product quality).

Resolved

SABRIL

500MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC

DIN 02068036 · ended Mar 22, 2023 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

Resolved

SABRIL

500MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC

DIN 02068036 · ended Apr 22, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

SABRIL

500MG · TABLET · LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC

DIN 02065819 · ended Mar 26, 2024 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Vigabatrin. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Vigabatrin is classified under “ANTIEPILEPTICS” (ATC N03AG).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Vigabatrin used for?

An anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy, including infantile spasms.

When will Vigabatrin be back in stock in Canada?

Vigabatrin has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Vigabatrin 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.