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Permanently Discontinued

APO-ATOMOXETINE

APOTEX 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 APO-ATOMOXETINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-ATOMOXETINE 60MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-ATOMOXETINE 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 strength60MG
Report last updated2018-09-15
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.

Closest Matches

SANDOZ ATOMOXETINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

60MG · DIN 02386453

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-ATOMOXETINE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

60MG · DIN 02396947

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-ATOMOXETINE

APOTEX INC

18MG · DIN 02318032

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-ATOMOXETINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

10MG · DIN 02381028

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ATOMOXETINE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

25MG · DIN 02445913

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-ATOMOXETINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

25MG · DIN 02314576

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

02318067

Strength

60MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ATOMOXETINE

See all ATOMOXETINE products →

Shortage History