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Permanently Discontinued

APO-NIFED PA - TAB 10MG

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 - TAB 10MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-NIFED PA - TAB 10MG 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 - TAB 10MG 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 strength10MG
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

ADALAT PA 10 TAB 10MG

MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION

10MG · DIN 00692727

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NIFEDIPINE-10 CAP 10MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 00782750

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ADALAT CAP 10MG

MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION

10MG · DIN 00557633

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEN NIFEDIPINE CAP 10MG USP

GENPHARM ULC

10MG · DIN 01946307

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NIFEDIPINE 10MG - CAP

SCHEIN PHARMACEUTICAL CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 02156067

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-NIFED CAP 10MG

NU-PHARM INC

10MG · DIN 00865591

Same 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

02197448

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NIFEDIPINE

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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