Permanently Discontinued

APO-SALVENT AEM 100MCG

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-SALVENT AEM 100MCG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-SALVENT AEM 100MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-SALVENT AEM 100MCG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength100MCG

Report last updated2017-10-05

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

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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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

00790419

Strength

100MCG

Dosage Form

METERED-DOSE AEROSOL

Route

INHALATION

Active Ingredient

SALBUTAMOL

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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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.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History

2017-10-05

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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