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Permanently Discontinued

AZATHIOPRINE-50

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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 AZATHIOPRINE-50 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AZATHIOPRINE-50 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 6, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is AZATHIOPRINE-50 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 strength50MG
Last updated2023-04-06

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

IMURAN

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

50MG · DIN 00004596

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AZATHIOPRINE

BDH INC.

50MG · DIN 02235352

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-AZATHIOPRINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02236799

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-AZATHIOPRINE

APOTEX INC

50MG · DIN 02242907

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-AZATHIOPRINE 50 MG

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

50MG · DIN 02242148

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NTP-AZATHIOPRINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02358573

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

02243371

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

AZATHIOPRINE

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Shortage History