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Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-METOPROLOL (TYPE L)

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 MYLAN-METOPROLOL (TYPE L) discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-METOPROLOL (TYPE L) 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-METOPROLOL (TYPE L) 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 strength100MG
Last updated2017-04-13

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

APO-METOPROLOL

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 00618640

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BETALOC TAB 100 MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 00402540

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-METOP TAB 100MG

NU-PHARM INC

100MG · DIN 00865613

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-METOPROLOL-B TABLETS - 100MG

PHARMASCIENCE INC

100MG · DIN 02145421

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-METOPROLOL-L

DOMINION PHARMACAL

100MG · DIN 02231122

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

BETALOC DURULES TAB 200 MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 00497827

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

02174553

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METOPROLOL TARTRATE

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Shortage History