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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 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 7, 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 strength10MG
Last updated2017-04-07

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

MONOCOR -(10MG)

BIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION

10MG · DIN 02241149

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-BISOPROLOL

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02256177

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-BISOPROLOL

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02465620

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ BISOPROLOL

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02247440

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AVA-BISOPROLOL

AVANSTRA INC

10MG · DIN 02363895

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

BISOPROLOL

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

5MG · DIN 02383055

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

02302640

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BISOPROLOL FUMARATE

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Shortage History