PMS-METFORMIN - TAB 500MG
PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-METFORMIN - TAB 500MG discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-METFORMIN - TAB 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 10, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PMS-METFORMIN - TAB 500MG not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
TEVA-METFORMIN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
GLUCOPHAGE
SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
METFORMIN-500 - TAB 500MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
GLYCON
BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
RHOXAL-METFORMIN
RHOXALPHARMA INC
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
02223562
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
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DIN 01999648
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DIN 02028174
DIN 02025337
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
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