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Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-QUETIAPINE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 MYLAN-QUETIAPINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-QUETIAPINE 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-QUETIAPINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength100MG
Last updated2017-04-13

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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Closest Matches

PRIVA-QUETIAPINE

PHARMAPAR INC

100MG · DIN 02447096

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-QUETIAPINE

PHARMEL INC

100MG · DIN 02299062

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AVA-QUETIAPINE

AVANSTRA INC

100MG · DIN 02363933

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

JAMP QUETIAPINE FUMARATE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

100MG · DIN 02390159

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SEROQUEL

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

200MG · DIN 02236953

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

QUETIAPINE XR

Extended-Release

PRO DOC LIMITEE

400MG · DIN 02417820

Different strengthDifferent 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

02307812

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

QUETIAPINE

See all QUETIAPINE products →

Shortage History