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Permanently Discontinued

AMARYL

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 AMARYL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AMARYL 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 7, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is AMARYL 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 strength1MG
Last updated2018-09-07

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

RATIO-GLIMEPIRIDE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02273101

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SANDOZ GLIMEPIRIDE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

3MG · DIN 02269600

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-GLIMEPIRIDE

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

2MG · DIN 02273764

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-GLIMEPIRIDE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

2MG · DIN 02284553

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CO GLIMEPIRIDE

COBALT PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY

4MG · DIN 02274272

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

02245272

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

GLIMEPIRIDE

See all GLIMEPIRIDE products →

Shortage History