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Active Shortage

APO-METOPROLOL SR

APOTEX 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 there a shortage of APO-METOPROLOL SR in Canada?

Yes. APO-METOPROLOL SR 200MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is APO-METOPROLOL SR not available?

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

When will APO-METOPROLOL SR be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength200MG
Last updated2017-10-05

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

BETALOC DURULES TAB 200 MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 00497827

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-METOPROLOL

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 00618640

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-METOPROLOL-L

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00648019

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BETALOC TAB 100 MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 00402540

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-METOP TAB 50MG

NU-PHARM INC

50MG · DIN 00865605

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BETALOC TAB 50 MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 00402605

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02285177

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METOPROLOL TARTRATE

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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.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History