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Permanently Discontinued

CHAMPIX

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 CHAMPIX discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CHAMPIX 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 3, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CHAMPIX 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 file5 products
Affected strength1MG
Report last updated2024-05-03
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

APO-VARENICLINE

APOTEX INC

1MG · DIN 02419890

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-VARENICLINE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

1MG · DIN 02546957

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NRA-VARENICLINE

NORA PHARMA INC

1MG · DIN 02542978

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZDS-VARENICLINE

ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED

0.5MG · DIN 02559897

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-VARENICLINE

AURO PHARMA INC

0.5MG · DIN 02554445

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

02291185

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VARENICLINE

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Shortage History