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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-ROPINIROLE

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-ROPINIROLE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-ROPINIROLE 1.0MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 7, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength1.0MG
Last updated2018-06-07

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

PHL-ROPINIROLE

PHARMEL INC

1.0MG · DIN 02331225

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-ROPINIROLE

APOTEX INC

2.0MG · DIN 02337770

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SPC-ROPINIROLE

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

0.5MG · DIN 02314045

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-ROPINIROLE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

0.5MG · DIN 02331160

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ROPINIROLE

SANIS HEALTH INC

2MG · DIN 02353067

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-ROPINIROLE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

5.0MG · DIN 02352362

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

02326612

Strength

1.0MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ROPINIROLE

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Shortage History