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Permanently Discontinued

APO-NORTRIPTYLINE - CAP 25MG

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-NORTRIPTYLINE - CAP 25MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-NORTRIPTYLINE - CAP 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-NORTRIPTYLINE - CAP 25MG 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 strength25MG
Last updated2017-03-13

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

PMS-NORTRIPTYLINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

25MG · DIN 02177706

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NORTRIPTYLINE-25

PRO DOC LIMITEE

25MG · DIN 02229764

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-NORTRIPTYLINE 25MG CAPSULES

DOMINION PHARMACAL

25MG · DIN 02178737

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEN-NORTRIPTYLINE CAPSULES 25MG

GENPHARM ULC

25MG · DIN 02231687

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-NORTRIPTYLINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

25MG · DIN 02231782

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NORVENTYL

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

25MG · DIN 02230362

Same strengthSame 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

02223538

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NORTRIPTYLINE

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Shortage History