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Permanently Discontinued

ALERTEC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 ALERTEC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ALERTEC 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 28, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ALERTEC 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 strength100MG
Last updated2025-05-28

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

MAR-MODAFINIL

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

100MG · DIN 02432560

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-MODAFINIL

AURO PHARMA INC

100MG · DIN 02430487

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-MODAFINIL

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 02285398

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MODAFINIL

SANIS HEALTH INC

100MG · DIN 02530244

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MODAFINIL TABLETS

STRIDES PHARMA CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 02479303

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IPG-MODAFINIL

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

100MG · DIN 02432013

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

02239665

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MODAFINIL

See all MODAFINIL products →

Shortage History