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Permanently Discontinued

SANDOZ CLOPIDOGREL

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 SANDOZ CLOPIDOGREL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ CLOPIDOGREL 75MG 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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength75MG
Report last updated2021-06-29
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

PLAVIX

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

75MG · DIN 02238682

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIO-CLOPIDOGREL

BIOMED PHARMA

75MG · DIN 02444895

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-CLOPIDOGREL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

75MG · DIN 02293161

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-CLOPIDOGREL

AURO PHARMA INC

75MG · DIN 02416387

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CLOPIDOGREL

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

75MG · DIN 02385813

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NRA-CLOPIDOGREL

NORA PHARMA INC

75MG · DIN 02482037

Same 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

02359316

Strength

75MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CLOPIDOGREL

See all CLOPIDOGREL products →

Shortage History