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Permanently Discontinued

TOLBUTAMIDE

AA PHARMA INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is TOLBUTAMIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TOLBUTAMIDE 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 27, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TOLBUTAMIDE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Affected strength500MG
Last updated2022-01-27

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

TOLBUTAMIDE TAB 500MG

DUCHESNAY INC

500MG · DIN 00431168

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ORINASE 0.5GM

HOECHST CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 00012602

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-BUTAMIDE 500MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00021849

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MOBENOL TABLETS 500MG

CARTER-HORNER CORP.

500MG · DIN 00013889

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ORINASE 1GM

HOECHST CANADA INC.

1G · DIN 00012610

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

00312762

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TOLBUTAMIDE

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Shortage History