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Permanently Discontinued

APO-LAMIVUDINE

APOTEX 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 APO-LAMIVUDINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-LAMIVUDINE 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 13, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-LAMIVUDINE 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 file4 products
Affected strength150MG
Last updated2019-07-13

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

3TC

VIIV HEALTHCARE ULC

150MG · DIN 02192683

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LAMIVUDINE ORAL SOLUTION

AUROBINDO PHARMA LIMITED (UNIT III)

10MG · DIN 02282216

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-LAMIVUDINE

AURO PHARMA INC

300MG · DIN 02410567

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP LAMIVUDINE HBV

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

100MG · DIN 02512467

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

02369052

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LAMIVUDINE

See all LAMIVUDINE products →

Shortage History