DRUG SHORTAGE

Vigabatrin (Sabril) shortage (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

o do not skip doses

o do not take less than the prescribed amount

o 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 of their child
• Updates about this shortage are also available on drugshortages.ca