Drug Shortage Report for SABRIL

Last updated on 2024-05-13 History
Report ID 189885
Drug Identification Number 02068036
Brand name SABRIL
Common or Proper name vigabatrin powder for oral solution
Company Name LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
Market Status MARKETED
Active Ingredient(s) VIGABATRIN
Strength(s) 500MG
Dosage form(s) POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route of administration ORAL ORAL
Packaging size Cartons of 50
ATC code N03AG
ATC description ANTIEPILEPTICS
Reason for shortage Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Anticipated start date 2023-06-01
Actual start date 2023-07-27
Estimated end date 2024-05-15
Actual end date 2024-04-22
Shortage status Resolved
Updated date 2024-05-13
Company comments Lundbeck Canada has ceased the sale of Sabril sachets as there may be an alternative available. To help mitigate the ongoing shortage, Health Canada is working with stakeholders to monitor the supply of sachets and has permitted the importation of foreign-authorized vigabatrin sachets. 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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