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Permanently Discontinued

ACT SERTRALINE

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 SERTRALINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT SERTRALINE 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 20, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACT SERTRALINE 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 strength25MG
Last updated2018-12-20

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 SERTRALINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

25MG · DIN 02245159

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-SERTRALINE CAPSULES

NU-PHARM INC

25MG · DIN 02247047

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-SERTRALINE

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

25MG · DIN 02248496

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IPG-SERTRALINE

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

25MG · DIN 02398303

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DOM-SERTRALINE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

100MG · DIN 02245750

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-SERTRALINE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

100MG · DIN 02241304

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

02287390

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SERTRALINE

See all SERTRALINE 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