The vigabatrin (Sabril) shortage has been resolved.
Last update: August 22, 2016
The manufacturer of vigabatrin, Lundbeck LLC, has resolved the shortage.
Vigabatrin, tablets and sachets (powder), is being shipped to distributors on Monday, August 22.
Your pharmacist will be able to provide information about the status of this drug at your pharmacy. If inventory is running low your pharmacist should be able to get an expected delivery date from their supplier.
Anyone who has questions or concerns about the shortage can contact their local epilepsy association for information by calling 1-866-EPILEPSY (1-866-374-5377).
Updates about this shortage are also available on drugshortages.ca
An older update is below
status as of August 10, 2016:
- There is a temporary shortage of vigabatrin
- The manufacturer has estimated a resupply date of September 1, 2016
- If you need to refill a prescription for vigabatrin during the next 4 weeks* please contact your pharmacist to check the status of the supply
- If inventories are low, your pharmacist may provide a partial refill initially
- If your pharmacist is not able to refill your medication, contact your healthcare provider to develop a treatment plan
- Continue to take antiseizure medication as indicated by your healthcare provider
- do not skip doses
- do not take less than the prescribed amount
- do not make any changes in your treatment without medical advice
- People affected by this shortage can get information and updates from their local epilepsy agency by calling 1-866-EPILEPSY (1-866-374-5377) and can alert their closest epilepsy agency if they need help finding supply of vigabatrin for themselves or their child
- Updates about this shortage are also available on drugshortages.ca
*during the month of August, or the 1st week of September
click here for a list of frequently asked questions about drug shortages
Contact information for drug shortage inquiries:
Suzanne Nurse
email: [email protected]
toll-free: 1-800-463-1119
