Permanently Discontinued

BIO-AMITRIPTYLINE

BIOMED PHARMA

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 BIO-AMITRIPTYLINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BIO-AMITRIPTYLINE 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 26, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength10MG

Last updated2017-10-26

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.

Other Products

AMITRIPTYLINE 10 TAB

DUCHESNAY INC

10MG · DIN 00448796

Same strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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ELAVIL TABLET 10MG

1560678 ONTARIO INC.

10MG · DIN 00016322

Same strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL TAB 50MG

D.C. LABS LIMITED

50MG · DIN 00377899

Different strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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ELAVIL TABLET 75MG

1560678 ONTARIO INC.

75MG · DIN 00354295

Different strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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NOVO-TRIPTYN TAB 25MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

25MG · DIN 00037419

Different strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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PRO-AMITRIPTYLINE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00456349

Different strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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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

02247166

Strength

10MG

Active Ingredient

AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History

2017-10-26

Active Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Other Products from BIOMED PHARMA

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

25MG · DIN 02247167

50MG · DIN 02247168

5MG · DIN 02392135

10MG · DIN 02392143

2.5MG · DIN 02392127

1MG · DIN 02392488