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Permanently Discontinued

APO-NAPROXEN

APOTEX 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 APO-NAPROXEN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-NAPROXEN 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-NAPROXEN 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 file6 products
Affected strength250MG
Last updated2018-09-15

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

NAPROSYN 250MG

SYNTEX INC.

250MG · DIN 00335193

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-NAPROX TAB 250MG

NU-PHARM INC

250MG · DIN 00865648

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NAPROSYN 375MG

SYNTEX INC.

375MG · DIN 00583367

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-NAPROXEN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00615331

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ANAPROX

SYNTEX INC.

275MG · DIN 00491772

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ANAPROX DS TAB 550MG

SYNTEX INC.

550MG · DIN 00869031

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

00522651

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NAPROXEN

See all NAPROXEN products →

Shortage History