Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-PRAMIPEXOLE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 MYLAN-PRAMIPEXOLE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-PRAMIPEXOLE 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-PRAMIPEXOLE 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 strength1MG
Last updated2017-04-13

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

TEVA-PRAMIPEXOLE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02269325

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-PRAMIPEXOLE

AURO PHARMA INC

1MG · DIN 02424096

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ PRAMIPEXOLE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

1MG · DIN 02315289

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DOM-PRAMIPEXOLE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

1.5MG · DIN 02309041

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NTP-PRAMIPEXOLE

NT PHARMA CANADA LTD

0.5MG · DIN 02362295

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-PRAMIPEXOLE

APOTEX INC

1.5MG · DIN 02292408

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

02376377

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE

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Shortage History