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Permanently Discontinued

DIFLUNISAL

AA PHARMA 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 DIFLUNISAL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DIFLUNISAL 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 11, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DIFLUNISAL 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 strength500MG
Last updated2020-03-11

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

DOLOBID TAB 500MG

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

500MG · DIN 00576131

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-DIFLUNISAL TAB 500MG

NU-PHARM INC

500MG · DIN 02058413

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIFLUNISAL-500 - TAB 500MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 02130912

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DOLOBID TAB 250MG

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

250MG · DIN 00587699

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-DIFLUNISAL TAB 250MG

NU-PHARM INC

250MG · DIN 02058405

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-DIFLUNISAL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02048493

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

02039494

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DIFLUNISAL

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Shortage History