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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-BISOPROLOL

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-BISOPROLOL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-BISOPROLOL 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 31, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-BISOPROLOL 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 strength5MG
Report last updated2017-03-31
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

TEVA-BISOPROLOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02267470

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BISOPROLOL

SANIS HEALTH INC

5MG · DIN 02391589

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP BISOPROLOL

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

5MG · DIN 02518805

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NB-BISOPROLOL TABLETS

NB PHARMA INC.

5MG · DIN 02558556

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRZ-BISOPROLOL

PHARMARIS CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 02541394

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-BISOPROLOL

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02256177

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.

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

DIN

02302632

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BISOPROLOL FUMARATE

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Shortage History