Permanently Discontinued

APO-NIFED PA - SRT 20MG

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-NIFED PA - SRT 20MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-NIFED PA - SRT 20MG 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-NIFED PA - SRT 20MG not available?

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

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength20MG

Last updated2017-10-05

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

NIFEDIPINE PA 20 - SRT 20MG

SCHEIN PHARMACEUTICAL CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 02154404

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NU-NIFEDIPINE-PA

NU-PHARM INC

20MG · DIN 02200937

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ADALAT P.A.20 -SRT 20MG

BAYER INC

20MG · DIN 02155893

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NIFEDIPINE PA-20 - SRT 20MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02211106

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

ADALAT PA 20

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20MG · DIN 00692735

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NIFEDIPINE-10 CAP 10MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 00782750

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02181525

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NIFEDIPINE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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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