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No shortage on file

METFORMIN

SANIS HEALTH INC

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of METFORMIN in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of METFORMIN 500MG reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 5 same form & route
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

GLUCOPHAGE

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

500MG · DIN 02099233

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-METFORMIN

AURO PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02438275

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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GLUMETZA

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1000MG · DIN 02300451

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ METFORMIN FC

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

850MG · DIN 02246821

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-METFORMIN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

850MG · DIN 02242783

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METFORMIN

SANIS HEALTH INC

850MG · DIN 02353385

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

02353377

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

Tablet

Route

Oral

Active Ingredient

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

See all METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE products →

Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.