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Permanently Discontinued

DOXAZOSIN-4

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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 DOXAZOSIN-4 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DOXAZOSIN-4 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 8, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DOXAZOSIN-4 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 strength4MG
Last updated2017-05-08

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

MYLAN-DOXAZOSIN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

1MG · DIN 02240498

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-DOXAZOSIN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02243215

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-DOXAZOSIN

DOMINION PHARMACAL

2MG · DIN 02246333

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DOXAZOSIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

2MG · DIN 02244528

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-DOXAZOSIN

APOTEX INC

2MG · DIN 02240589

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-DOXAZOSIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02242728

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.

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

DIN

02240980

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DOXAZOSIN

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Shortage History