Permanently Discontinued

BUPROPION 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 BUPROPION SR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BUPROPION SR 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 29, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BUPROPION 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 strength100MG

Last updated2021-06-29

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

WELLBUTRIN SR

Extended-Release

BIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION

100MG · DIN 02237824

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AVA-BUPROPION SR

Extended-Release

AVANSTRA INC

100MG · DIN 02363399

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NOVO-BUPROPION SR

Extended-Release

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

100MG · DIN 02299461

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DOM-BUPROPION SR

Extended-Release

DOMINION PHARMACAL

100MG · DIN 02331829

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

PMS-BUPROPION SR

Extended-Release

PHARMASCIENCE INC

150MG · DIN 02313421

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ZYBAN

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

150MG · DIN 02238441

Different strengthSame 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

02331616

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History

2021-06-29

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2021-05-07

Shortage Avoided

Delay in shipping of the drug.

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

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