ARICEPT
PFIZER CANADA 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 ARICEPT discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ARICEPT 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 13, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ARICEPT 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
SANDOZ DONEPEZIL
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
JAMP-DONEPEZIL TABLETS
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
MINT-DONEPEZIL
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DONEPEZIL
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Products
AG-DONEPEZIL
ANGITA PHARMA INC.
PRO-DONEPEZIL
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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
02232044
Strength
10MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage History
Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Business reasons
Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 02511053
40MG · DIN 02511045
20MG · DIN 02511061
DIN 02544040
5MG · DIN 01947664
10MG · DIN 01947672
20MG · DIN 01947680
40MG · DIN 01947699
DIN 02237367
DIN 02237368
DIN 02237369
50MG · DIN 02401347