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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 file6 products
Affected strength15MG
Last updated2019-06-07

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

VAN-PIOGLITAZONE

VANC PHARMACEUTICALS INC

15MG · DIN 02434121

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TORRENT-PIOGLITAZONE

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02418002

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-PIOGLITAZONE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02301423

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP PIOGLITAZONE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

15MG · DIN 02397307

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TEVA-PIOGLITAZONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

45MG · DIN 02302896

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ PIOGLITAZONE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

30MG · DIN 02297914

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

02303442

Strength

15MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PIOGLITAZONE

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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