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

VIRAMUNE

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

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 VIRAMUNE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that VIRAMUNE 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 26, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is VIRAMUNE 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 file4 products
Affected strength200MG
Last updated2019-05-26

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

JAMP NEVIRAPINE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

200MG · DIN 02405776

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-NEVIRAPINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

200MG · DIN 02352893

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-NEVIRAPINE

AURO PHARMA INC

200MG · DIN 02318601

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-NEVIRAPINE

APOTEX INC

200MG · DIN 02396653

Same 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

02238748

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NEVIRAPINE

See all NEVIRAPINE products →

Shortage History

Other Products from BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.