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Permanently Discontinued

METOPROLOL 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 METOPROLOL SR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that METOPROLOL SR 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 14, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is METOPROLOL SR not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength200MG
Report last updated2017-11-14
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.

Other Products

TEVA-METOPROLOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 00842648

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-METOPROLOL (TYPE L)

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 00751170

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-METOPROLOL

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 00618640

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-METOPROLOL-L

PRO DOC LIMITEE

100MG · DIN 00648027

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-METOPROLOL-L

PHARMASCIENCE INC

50MG · DIN 02230803

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-METOPROLOL-L

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

100MG · DIN 02356848

Different strengthDifferent 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

02351412

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METOPROLOL TARTRATE

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Shortage History