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Permanently Discontinued

ARAVA

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA 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 ARAVA discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ARAVA 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 24, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2026-09-24

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

DOM-LEFLUNOMIDE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

10MG · DIN 02309343

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-LEFLUNOMIDE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 02415828

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-LEFLUNOMIDE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

10MG · DIN 02319225

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LEFLUNOMIDE

SANIS HEALTH INC

10MG · DIN 02351668

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-LEFLUNOMIDE

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02551918

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACCEL-LEFLUNOMIDE

ACCEL PHARMA INC

10MG · DIN 02478862

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

02241888

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LEFLUNOMIDE

See all LEFLUNOMIDE products →

Shortage History