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Permanently Discontinued

BIO-FLURAZEPAM

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-FLURAZEPAM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BIO-FLURAZEPAM 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

SOMNOL 15MG

AXXESS PHARMA INC.

15MG · DIN 00483826

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

PMS-FLURAZEPAM CAP 30MG

PHARMASCIENCE INC

30MG · DIN 00667099

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

NOVO-FLUPAM CAP 15MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

15MG · DIN 00496545

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

SOMNOL 30MG

AXXESS PHARMA INC.

30MG · DIN 00483818

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

FLURAZEPAM

AA PHARMA INC

30MG · DIN 00521701

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

DALMANE

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

30MG · DIN 00012718

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.

DIN

02248126

Active Ingredient

FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE

See all FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE products →

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