Permanently Discontinued

PRO-VERAPAMIL SR

PRO DOC LIMITEE

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 PRO-VERAPAMIL SR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRO-VERAPAMIL SR 240MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 27, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PRO-VERAPAMIL SR 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 strength240MG

Last updated2018-07-27

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

MYLAN-VERAPAMIL SR

Extended-Release

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

240MG · DIN 02210363

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

VERELAN

RECRO GAINESVILLE LLC

240MG · DIN 02100495

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NOVO-VERAMIL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

80MG · DIN 00812331

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TARO-VERAPAMIL TAB 120MG

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

120MG · DIN 02028611

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ALTI-VERAPAMIL - 120MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

120MG · DIN 00867373

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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VERAPAMIL TAB 80MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

80MG · DIN 00871028

Different strengthDifferent 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.

DIN

02312697

Strength

240MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History

2018-07-27

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from PRO DOC LIMITEE

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

ACEBUTOLOL - 400

400MG · DIN 02164426

ACEBUTOLOL-100

100MG · DIN 02164396

ACEBUTOLOL-200

200MG · DIN 02164418

ACETAMINOPHENE 325TAB

325MG · DIN 00382752

ACETAMINOPHENE 500TAB

500MG · DIN 00386626

ALENDRONATE-70

70MG · DIN 02303078