Permanently Discontinued

APO METOPROLOL (TYPE L) TAB 50MG

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 METOPROLOL (TYPE L) TAB 50MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO METOPROLOL (TYPE L) TAB 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 2, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO METOPROLOL (TYPE L) TAB 50MG 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 strength50MG

Last updated2019-02-02

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

PRO-METOPROLOL-L

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00648019

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NU-METOP TAB 50MG

NU-PHARM INC

50MG · DIN 00865605

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BETALOC TAB 50 MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 00402605

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

APO-METOPROLOL

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 00618640

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BETALOC DURULES TAB 200 MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 00497827

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BETALOC TAB 100 MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 00402540

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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.

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

Apo-Metoprolol

Apo-Metoprolol 25 mg tablets: Affected lot may contain over-sized tablets

Type III2023-12-12

Low health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

00749354

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METOPROLOL TARTRATE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History

2019-02-02

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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