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Permanently Discontinued

APO-NITRAZEPAM TABLETS BP

APOTEX 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 APO-NITRAZEPAM TABLETS BP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-NITRAZEPAM TABLETS BP 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 7, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-NITRAZEPAM TABLETS BP 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 file5 products
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2018-12-07

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

SANDOZ NITRAZEPAM

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 02234003

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NITRAZEPAM-5

PRO DOC LIMITEE

5MG · DIN 02255561

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MOGADON

AA PHARMA INC

10MG · DIN 00511536

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NITRAZADON

AA PHARMA INC

10MG · DIN 02229655

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NITRAZEPAM-10

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 02255588

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.

DIN

02245230

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NITRAZEPAM

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Shortage History