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Permanently Discontinued

APO PREDNISONE TAB 1MG USP

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 PREDNISONE TAB 1MG USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO PREDNISONE TAB 1MG USP has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO PREDNISONE TAB 1MG USP 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 strength1MG
Last updated2017-03-13

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

WINPRED

AA PHARMA INC

1MG · DIN 00271373

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO PREDNISONE TAB 50MG

APOTEX INC

50MG · DIN 00550957

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-PREDNISONE TAB 5MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

5MG · DIN 00610623

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DELTASONE 50MG

PHARMACIA & UPJOHN INC

50MG · DIN 00252417

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PREDNISONE TAB 5MG

EVEREST PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

5MG · DIN 00508586

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DELTASONE 5MG

PHARMACIA & UPJOHN INC

5MG · DIN 00210188

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

00598194

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PREDNISONE

See all PREDNISONE products →

Shortage History