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

TEVA-DIVALPROEX

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 TEVA-DIVALPROEX discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-DIVALPROEX 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 26, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-DIVALPROEX not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength250MG
Report last updated2019-10-26
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

EPIVAL

BGP PHARMA ULC

250MG · DIN 00596426

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DEPAKENE

BGP PHARMA ULC

250MG · DIN 00443832

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-VALPROIC ACID

PHARMASCIENCE INC

250MG · DIN 02236807

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-VALPROIC ACID

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02238048

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ODAN-VALPROIC ACID

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

250MG · DIN 02549190

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-DIVALPROEX

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

125MG · DIN 02458926

Different strengthDifferent 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

02239702

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALPROIC ACID

See all VALPROIC ACID products →

Shortage History