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

XELODA

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

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 XELODA discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that XELODA 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 1, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is XELODA 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 strength150MG
Last updated2022-12-01

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

TARO-CAPECITABINE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

150MG · DIN 02457490

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-CAPECITABINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

150MG · DIN 02400022

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-CAPECITABINE

APOTEX INC

150MG · DIN 02434504

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACH-CAPECITABINE

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

150MG · DIN 02426757

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SANDOZ CAPECITABINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

500MG · DIN 02421925

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-CAPECITABINE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

500MG · DIN 02508028

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

02238453

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CAPECITABINE

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Shortage History