AVANDAMET
GLAXOSMITHKLINE 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 AVANDAMET discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AVANDAMET 500MG 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 4, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is AVANDAMET not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
02247087
Strength
500MG 4MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE ROSIGLITAZONE
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Shortage History
Other Products from GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02245127
DIN 02245126
DIN 02240835
DIN 02240836
DIN 02240837
1MG · DIN 02237820
2.5MG · DIN 02237821
DIN 02418401
120MCG · DIN 02540207
100MCG · DIN 02446561
200MCG · DIN 02446588
27.5MCG · DIN 02298589