Pregabalin substantially in an amorphous form is disclosed. A composition comprising amorphous pregabalin in a solid form, wherein at least about 80% by weight of the solid is amorphous pregabalin in an amorphous form is also disclosed. The present invention also provides a process for preparing amorphous pregabalin substantially in an amorphous form by providing a solution of amorphous pregabalin in one or more solvents capable of dissolving the pregabalin and substantially removing the solvent from the solution.