OESCLIM
SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA 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 OESCLIM discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that OESCLIM 25MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 19, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is OESCLIM not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient
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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
02243722
Strength
25MCG
Dosage Form
PATCH
Route
TRANSDERMAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
1MG · DIN 00155357
1MG · DIN 00155365
50MG · DIN 00582212
275MG · DIN 02162725
550MG · DIN 02162717
10MG · DIN 00024694
75MG · DIN 02230988
20MG · DIN 01926683
1G · DIN 00312363
100MG · DIN 00476366
DIN 00476374
150MG · DIN 00476420