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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-CLARITHROMYCIN

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-CLARITHROMYCIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-CLARITHROMYCIN 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 11, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-CLARITHROMYCIN 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 file6 products · 4 same form & route
Affected strength500MG
Report last updated2023-05-11
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

CLARITHROMYCIN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

500MG · DIN 02442485

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M-CLARITHROMYCIN

MANTRA PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02471396

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-CLARITHROMYCIN XL

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02413345

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIAXIN

BGP PHARMA ULC

125MG · DIN 02146908

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIAXIN BID

BGP PHARMA ULC

250MG · DIN 01984853

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-CLARITHROMYCIN

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02274744

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

02247574

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CLARITHROMYCIN

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Shortage History