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Permanently Discontinued

ACT MELOXICAM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 ACT MELOXICAM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT MELOXICAM 7.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 9, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACT MELOXICAM not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength7.5MG
Last updated2020-01-09

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

AURO-MELOXICAM

AURO PHARMA INC

7.5MG · DIN 02390884

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DOM-MELOXICAM

DOMINION PHARMACAL

15MG · DIN 02248606

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-MELOXICAM

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02248031

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-MELOXICAM

PHARMEL INC

15MG · DIN 02248608

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACT MELOXICAM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02250020

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MELOXICAM

SANIS HEALTH INC

15MG · DIN 02353156

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

02250012

Strength

7.5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MELOXICAM

See all MELOXICAM 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