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Permanently Discontinued

PROCAN SR

ERFA CANADA 2012 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 PROCAN SR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PROCAN SR 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 14, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength250MG
Last updated2018-03-14

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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Other Products

PROCAINAMIDE-250 CAP 250MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00731382

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRONESTYL CAP 250MG

SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

250MG · DIN 00029076

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRONESTYL CAP 500MG

SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 00353523

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRONESTYL CAP 375MG

SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

375MG · DIN 00296031

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PROCAINAMIDE-500 CAP 500MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 00728268

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PROCAN SR

Extended-Release

ERFA CANADA 2012 INC

750MG · DIN 00638684

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

00638692

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PROCAINAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History