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Permanently Discontinued

TARO-ZOPICLONE

SUN PHARMA CANADA 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 TARO-ZOPICLONE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-ZOPICLONE 7.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 17, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TARO-ZOPICLONE 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
Affected strength7.5MG
Last updated2021-06-17

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

SANDOZ ZOPICLONE TABLET

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

7.5MG · DIN 02008203

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IMOVANE

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

7.5MG · DIN 01926799

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-ZOPICLONE TABLETS - 7.5MG

NU-PHARM INC

7.5MG · DIN 02228270

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZOPICLONE-7.5 - TAB 7.5MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

7.5MG · DIN 02223317

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-ZOPICLONE

APOTEX INC

7.5MG · DIN 02218313

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-ZOPICLONE

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

7.5MG · DIN 02251469

Same 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

02267926

Strength

7.5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ZOPICLONE

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Shortage History