HEPTOVIR
GLAXOSMITHKLINE 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 HEPTOVIR discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that HEPTOVIR 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 22, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is HEPTOVIR 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.
Other Products
3TC
VIIV HEALTHCARE ULC
LAMIVUDINE ORAL SOLUTION
AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED (UNIT III)
AURO-LAMIVUDINE
AURO PHARMA INC
JAMP LAMIVUDINE HBV
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
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
02239194
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02245126
DIN 02245127
DIN 02240835
DIN 02240836
DIN 02240837
1MG · DIN 02237820
2.5MG · DIN 02237821
DIN 02418401
120MCG · DIN 02540207
100MCG · DIN 02446561
200MCG · DIN 02446588
27.5MCG · DIN 02298589