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Permanently Discontinued

APO-PINDOL TAB 5MG

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-PINDOL TAB 5MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-PINDOL TAB 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 10, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-PINDOL TAB 5MG 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 strength5MG
Last updated2022-02-10

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

SYN-PINDOLOL TAB 5MG

SYNCARE PHARMACEUTICAL INC.

5MG · DIN 00818615

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-PINDOL TAB 5MG

NU-PHARM INC

5MG · DIN 00886149

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

VISKEN

TRIBUTE PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

15MG · DIN 00417289

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-PINDOLOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

15MG · DIN 00869023

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SYN-PINDOLOL TAB 15MG

SYNCARE PHARMACEUTICAL INC.

15MG · DIN 00818607

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEN-PINDOLOL TAB 15MG

GENPHARM ULC

15MG · DIN 02057824

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

00755877

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PINDOLOL

See all PINDOLOL products →

Shortage History