ACT ETIDROCAL
ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
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 ETIDROCAL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT ETIDROCAL 400MG 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 1, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ACT ETIDROCAL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
02263866
Strength
400MG 500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ETIDRONATE DISODIUM CALCIUM
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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.
Shortage History
Business reasons
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
4MG · DIN 02376520
DIN 02388650
5MG · DIN 02354462
100MG · DIN 02256142
38MG · DIN 02433117
DIN 02357402
DIN 02357410
DIN 02357399
20MG · DIN 02271478
5MG · DIN 02271443
10MG · DIN 02271451
25MG · DIN 02354829