Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-ALPRAZOLAM

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 MYLAN-ALPRAZOLAM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-ALPRAZOLAM 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 1, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-ALPRAZOLAM 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 strength2MG
Last updated2018-08-01

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

XANAX TS

BGP PHARMA ULC

2MG · DIN 00813958

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALPRAZOLAM

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

2MG · DIN 02434644

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-ALPRAZOLAM

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

2MG · DIN 02404907

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NU-ALPRAZ TAB 0.5MG

NU-PHARM INC

.5MG · DIN 01913247

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-ALPRAZOLAM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.25MG · DIN 01913484

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

XANAX

BGP PHARMA ULC

0.25MG · DIN 00548359

Different 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

02229814

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ALPRAZOLAM

See all ALPRAZOLAM products →

Shortage History