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.
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
VAN-PIOGLITAZONE
VANC PHARMACEUTICALS INC
TORRENT-PIOGLITAZONE
TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
RATIO-PIOGLITAZONE
RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED
JAMP PIOGLITAZONE
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
Other Products
TEVA-PIOGLITAZONE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
SANDOZ PIOGLITAZONE
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
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
02303442
Strength
15MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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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.
Shortage History
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
60MG · DIN 02522888
0.5MG · DIN 02479907
10MG · DIN 02512335
10MG · DIN 02478862
20MG · DIN 02478870
4MG · DIN 02478927