Active Shortage

SEPTA-METFORMIN

SEPTA PHARMACEUTICALS 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 there a shortage of SEPTA-METFORMIN in Canada?

Yes. SEPTA-METFORMIN 500MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 25, 2017).

When will SEPTA-METFORMIN be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 5 same form & route

Affected strength500MG

Report last updated2017-11-25

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

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RIVA-METFORMIN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

500MG · DIN 02239081

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AURO-METFORMIN

AURO PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02438275

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

GLUMETZA

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

1000MG · DIN 02300451

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SANDOZ METFORMIN FC

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

850MG · DIN 02246821

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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METFORMIN

SANIS HEALTH INC

850MG · DIN 02353385

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02379767

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

See all METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE products →

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History

2017-11-25

Active Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Other Products from SEPTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

10MG · DIN 00360430

40MG · DIN 00360422

5MG · DIN 02428482

10MG · DIN 02428490

10MG · DIN 02357720

5MG · DIN 02357712