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Permanently Discontinued

ABILIFY

OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD

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 ABILIFY discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ABILIFY 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 1, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ABILIFY 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 strength5MG
Last updated2021-05-01

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.

Other Products

AG-ARIPIPRAZOLE

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

2MG · DIN 02448173

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-ARIPIPRAZOLE

AURO PHARMA INC

15MG · DIN 02460068

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-ARIPIPRAZOLE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

30MG · DIN 02466694

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ ARIPIPRAZOLE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

30MG · DIN 02473704

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ABILIFY

OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD

20MG · DIN 02322412

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NRA-ARIPIPRAZOLE

NORA PHARMA INC

2MG · DIN 02472201

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

02322382

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ARIPIPRAZOLE

See all ARIPIPRAZOLE products →

Shortage History