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Drug Shortage: Nabilone capsules - all strengths, all brands

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There is a national drug shortage of nabilone capsules - all strengths (0.25 mg, 0.5mg, 1 mg), all brands. The capsules are on backorder due to a shortage of the active ingredient for production. 

Anticipated availability: November 2017

NH Stock Status: NH currently has under 30 days supply of the 1 mg capsules on hand, and slightly more of the other strengths. 

Possible alternatives: 

  • Metoclopramide
  • Haloperidol
  • Dimenhydrinate
  • Prochlorperazine
  • Lorazepam

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