Permanently Discontinued

ACCEL PIOGLITAZONE

ACCEL PHARMA 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 ACCEL PIOGLITAZONE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACCEL PIOGLITAZONE 15MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 7, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACCEL PIOGLITAZONE 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 file3 products

Affected strength15MG

Report last updated2019-06-07

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.

Other Products

MINT-PIOGLITAZONE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

45MG · DIN 02326493

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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JAMP PIOGLITAZONE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

45MG · DIN 02365537

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-PIOGLITAZONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

30MG · DIN 02302888

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02303442

Strength

15MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PIOGLITAZONE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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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

2019-06-07

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from ACCEL PHARMA INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

32MG · DIN 02463784

8MG · DIN 02463768

16MG · DIN 02463776

10MG · DIN 02543192

5MG · DIN 02543184

30MG · DIN 02522861