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Active Shortage

APO-OXYBUTYNIN

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 there a shortage of APO-OXYBUTYNIN in Canada?

Yes. APO-OXYBUTYNIN 1MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is APO-OXYBUTYNIN not available?

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

When will APO-OXYBUTYNIN be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength1MG
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

DITROPAN SYRUP 1MG/ML

JANSSEN INC

1MG · DIN 01924753

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXYBUTYNIN SYRUP

APOTEX INC

1MG · DIN 02230943

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DITROPAN TABLETS 5MG

JANSSEN INC

5MG · DIN 01924761

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXYBUTYN - 5MG

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

5MG · DIN 02220059

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-OXYBUTYNIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

5MG · DIN 02223376

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALBERT OXYBUTYNIN

AVENTIS PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 02220067

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02231089

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

SYRUP

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE

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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