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Permanently Discontinued

APO-DILTIAZ SR - 90MG/SRC

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-DILTIAZ SR - 90MG/SRC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-DILTIAZ SR - 90MG/SRC 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-DILTIAZ SR - 90MG/SRC not available?

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

Guide

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Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file4 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength90MG
Report last updated2017-10-05
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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.

Other Products

TEVA-DILTIAZEM CD

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

300MG · DIN 02242541

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TIAZAC XC

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

300MG · DIN 02256762

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-DILTIAZEM XC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

300MG · DIN 02429349

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 02244728

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02222965

Strength

90MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE

See all DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE products →

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from 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