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Permanently Discontinued

URSO

APTALIS PHARMA 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 URSO discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that URSO 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 6, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is URSO 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 strength250MG
Last updated2023-01-06

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

GLN-URSODIOL

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

250MG · DIN 02426900

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-URSODIOL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

250MG · DIN 02262576

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-URSODIOL C

PHARMEL INC

250MG · DIN 02281317

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AG-URSODIOL

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

250MG · DIN 02505363

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

URSOFALK

AXCAN PHARMA INC

250MG · DIN 01945254

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PENDO-URSODIOL C

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

500MG · DIN 02427370

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

02238984

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

URSODIOL

See all URSODIOL products →

Shortage History

Other Products from APTALIS PHARMA CANADA ULC

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