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

MYLAN-BUPROPION XL

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-BUPROPION XL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-BUPROPION XL 300MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 25, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-BUPROPION XL 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 strength300MG
Last updated2022-08-25

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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Closest Matches

TEVA-BUPROPION XL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

300MG · DIN 02439662

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

WELLBUTRIN SR

Extended-Release

BIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION

100MG · DIN 02237824

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-BUPROPION SR

Extended-Release

PHARMASCIENCE INC

150MG · DIN 02313421

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZYBAN

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

150MG · DIN 02238441

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ODAN BUPROPION SR

Extended-Release

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

150MG · DIN 02275082

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

WELLBUTRIN XL

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

150MG · DIN 02275090

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

02382083

Strength

300MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE

See all BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE products →

Shortage History