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ATC N02BF02 · Analgesics
Pregabalin shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Pregabalin has a reported shortage in 4 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium), covering 42 products.
Countries4/5
Products42packs or presentations
Short since1 May 20215.5 years ago
Earliest return16 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date23products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Timeline
ItalySpainAustriaBelgium
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Affected products
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | PREGABALIN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA K.S. | 1 May 2021 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA K.S. | 31 Mar 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA K.S. | 18 Aug 2023 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | PREGABALIN ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 5 Sep 2024 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue |
| IT | PREGABALIN SANDOZ | SANDOZ GMBH | 1 Oct 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 2 Oct 2025 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | PREGABALIN ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 8 Oct 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN SANDOZ | SANDOZ GMBH | 1 Jan 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi (carenza relativa solo al canale ospedaliero) |
| IT | PREGABALIN ACCORD | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 28 Feb 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | PREGABALIN HCS | HCS BV | 1 May 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA K.S. | 29 May 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN PENSA PHARMA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Jun 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN SANDOZ | SANDOZ GMBH | 8 Jul 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | LYRICA | VIATRIS EESV | 15 Jul 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN ZENTIVA | ZENTIVA K.S. | 15 Jul 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | PRELYNCA | SO.SE.PHARM S.R.L. SOCIETA' DI SERVIZIO PER L'INDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA ED AFFINI | 8 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | ECUBALIN | ECUPHARMA S.R.L. | 17 Aug 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LYRICA | VIATRIS EESV | 1 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN PENSA PHARMA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN PENSA PHARMA | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Elevata richiesta |
| IT | LYRICA | VIATRIS EESV | 15 Sep 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN SANDOZ | SANDOZ GMBH | 15 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN PENSA PHARMA announced | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 16 Nov 2026 | 31 Mar 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN SANDOZ announced | SANDOZ GMBH | 1 Dec 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | PREGABALIN PENSA PHARMA announced | TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL S.P.A. | 1 Jan 2027 | 30 Jun 2027 | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| ES | APREGIA 75 mg CAPSULAS DURAS EFG 56 cápsulas | Krka D.D. Novo Mesto | 1 Jun 2025 | 28 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| ES | PREGABALINA ALTER 300 MG CAPSULAS DURAS EFG , 56 cápsulas | Laboratorios Alter S.A. | 14 Jul 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| ES | LYRICA 50 MG CAPSULAS DURAS, 56 cápsulas | Viatris Eesv | 7 Oct 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
| ES | PREGABALINA NORMON 50 MG COMPRIMIDOS EFG, 56 comprimidos | Laboratorios Normon S.A. | 8 Oct 2026 | 13 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| ES | LYRICA 200 MG CAPSULAS DURAS, 84 cápsulas | Viatris Eesv | 12 Oct 2026 | 15 Mar 2027 | Not stated |
| ES | PREGABALINA ALTER 50 MG CAPSULAS DURAS EFG, 56 cápsulas | Laboratorios Alter S.A. | 15 Oct 2026 | 27 Feb 2027 | Not stated |
| ES | LYRICA 75 MG CAPSULAS DURAS, 56 cápsulas | Viatris Eesv | 28 Oct 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
| AT | Pregabalin ratiopharm 25 mg Hartkapseln, 21 Stück | Teva B.V. | 3 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Verzögerung bei der Herstellung |
| AT | Pregabalin Sandoz 50 mg Hartkapseln, 21 Stück | Sandoz GmbH | 7 Sep 2026 | not given | Increased demand Erhöhter Mehrbedarf |
| AT | Pregabalin ratiopharm 75 mg Hartkapseln, 14 Stück | Teva B.V. | 7 Sep 2026 | not given | Distribution or logistics Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung |
| AT | Pregabalin Sandoz 25 mg Hartkapseln, 56 Stück | Sandoz GmbH | 29 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung |
| BE | Lyrica 150 mg hard caps. 100 (100 x 1) UD | Upjohn | 30 Jun 2026 | 15 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Pregabaline EG 300 mg hard caps. 56 | EG | 1 Jul 2026 | 1 Jul 2027 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Pregabaline Krka 150 mg hard caps. 100 | KRKA d.d. Novo mesto | 6 Oct 2026 | 1 Dec 2026 | Other Other reason |
| BE | Lyrica 75 mg hard caps. 56 | Upjohn | 12 Oct 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Lyrica 150 mg hard caps. 56 | Upjohn | 16 Oct 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Lyrica 300 mg hard caps. 200 | Upjohn | 16 Oct 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
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