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Permanently Discontinued

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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 2 same form & route
Affected strength80MG
Report last updated2022-10-03
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

TEVA-GLICLAZIDE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

80MG · DIN 02238103

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GLICLAZIDE

SANIS HEALTH INC

80MG · DIN 02287072

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

JAMP GLICLAZIDE-MR

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

60MG · DIN 02429772

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIAMICRON MR

SERVIER CANADA INC

30MG · DIN 02242987

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-GLICLAZIDE MR

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

30MG · DIN 02463571

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-GLICLAZIDE MR

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

60MG · DIN 02423294

Different strengthDifferent 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

00765996

Strength

80MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

GLICLAZIDE

See all GLICLAZIDE products →

Shortage History