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.
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
PRONESTYL CAP 250MG
SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.
PRONESTYL CAP 500MG
SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.
PRONESTYL CAP 375MG
SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.
PROCAINAMIDE-500 CAP 500MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
PROCAN SR
Extended-ReleaseERFA CANADA 2012 INC
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
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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.