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Permanently Discontinued

BIO-OXAZEPAM

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-OXAZEPAM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BIO-OXAZEPAM has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 1, 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
Last updated2017-11-01

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

NOVOXAPAM TAB 10MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

10MG · DIN 00500852

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

SERAX TAB 30MG

WYETH LTD.

30MG · DIN 00231363

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

PRO-OXAZEPAM

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 00497754

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

RIVA-OXAZEPAM

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

15MG · DIN 00568406

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

NOVOXAPAM TAB 30MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

30MG · DIN 00496537

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

OXAZEPAM TABLETS 30MG

D.C. LABS LIMITED

30MG · DIN 00483907

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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.

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

DIN

02247179

Active Ingredient

OXAZEPAM

See all OXAZEPAM products →

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