Drug Shortage Report for SABRIL
| Report ID | 178697 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02065819 |
| Brand name | SABRIL |
| Common or Proper name | vigabatrin tablet |
| Company Name | LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC |
| Market Status | MARKETED |
| Active Ingredient(s) | VIGABATRIN |
| Strength(s) | 500MG |
| Dosage form(s) | TABLET |
| Route of administration | ORAL ORAL |
| Packaging size | Blister strips of 10 tablets in cartons containing 10 strips (100 tablets) and in bottles containing 100 tablets |
| ATC code | N03AG |
| ATC description | ANTIEPILEPTICS |
| Reason for shortage | Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices. |
| Anticipated start date | 2023-03-31 |
| Actual start date | 2023-03-15 |
| Estimated end date | 2024-04-15 |
| Actual end date | 2024-03-26 |
| Shortage status | Resolved |
| Updated date | 2024-03-27 |
| Company comments | Lundbeck Canada has ceased the sale of Sabril tablets as there may be an alternative available. To help mitigate the ongoing shortage, Health Canada is working with stakeholders to monitor the supply of tablets and has permitted the importation of foreign-authorized vigabatrin tablets. Please see Health Canada’s List of drugs for exceptional importation and sale for information related to the availability of alternative supply. |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | SIX PARKWAY NORTH, SUITE 400 DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS UNITED STATES 60015 |
| Company contact information | 1-866-880-4636 canadamedicalinformation@lundbeck.com |
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