DIAMICRON
SERVIER CANADA 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 DIAMICRON discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DIAMICRON 80MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 3, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DIAMICRON not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
GLICLAZIDE -TAB 80MG
PROVAL PHARMA DIVISION OF SERVIER CANADA INC
TEVA-GLICLAZIDE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
PMS-GLICLAZIDE
PHARMASCIENCE INC
GLICLAZIDE
SANIS HEALTH INC
AVA-GLICLAZIDE
AVANSTRA 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
00765996
Strength
80MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Business reasons
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Other Products from SERVIER CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
3750UNIT · DIN 02542943
8MG · DIN 02246624
4MG · DIN 02123282
2MG · DIN 02123274
DIN 02246569
DIN 02321653
DIN 02246568
60MG · DIN 02356422
30MG · DIN 02242987
20MG · DIN 02481820
7.5MG · DIN 02459981
5MG · DIN 02459973