GLUCOPHAGE
SANOFI-AVENTIS 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 GLUCOPHAGE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that GLUCOPHAGE 850MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 13, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
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.
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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.
DIN
02162849
Strength
850MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02464349
10MCG · DIN 02464276
20MCG · DIN 02464284
100UNIT · DIN 02469901
100UNIT · DIN 02469898
100UNIT · DIN 02469871
0.58MG · DIN 02254506
500UNIT · DIN 02422913
3000UNIT · DIN 02422956
2000UNIT · DIN 02422948
1000UNIT · DIN 02422921
4000UNIT · DIN 02448157