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 has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 20, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
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
PMS-AMITRIPTYLINE
PHARMASCIENCE INC
PRO-AMITRIPTYLINE
PRO DOC LIMITEE
MAR-AMITRIPTYLINE
MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
JAMP-AMITRIPTYLINE
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
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
02247167
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
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.
Shortage History
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.
10MG · DIN 02247166
50MG · DIN 02247168
5MG · DIN 02392135
2.5MG · DIN 02392127
10MG · DIN 02392143
1MG · DIN 02392488
2.5MG · DIN 02527979
5MG · DIN 02527987
50MG · DIN 02392178
100MG · DIN 02392186
25MG · DIN 02392194
10MG · DIN 02481189