Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-METOPROLOL (TYPE L)

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS 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 MYLAN-METOPROLOL (TYPE L) discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-METOPROLOL (TYPE L) 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-METOPROLOL (TYPE L) 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 strength25MG
Report last updated2017-04-13
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

RIVA-METOPROLOL-L

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

25MG · DIN 02315300

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METOPROLOL-L

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

25MG · DIN 02442116

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-METOPROLOL

PRO DOC LIMITEE

25MG · DIN 02296713

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TEVA-METOPROLOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 00842648

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-METOPROLOL (TYPE L)

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 00751170

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-METOPROLOL

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 00618640

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

02302055

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METOPROLOL TARTRATE

See all METOPROLOL TARTRATE products →

Shortage History