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No shortage on file

METFORMIN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of METFORMIN in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of METFORMIN 850MG reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products

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

METFORMIN-850

PRO DOC LIMITEE

850MG · DIN 02231058

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BCI METFORMIN

BAKER CUMMINS INC

850MG · DIN 02265583

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TEVA-METFORMIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 02045710

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METFORMIN

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02162822

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GLUCOPHAGE

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

500MG · DIN 02099233

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METFORMIN-500 - TAB 500MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 02220628

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

02385368

Strength

850MG

Dosage Form

Tablet

Route

Oral

Active Ingredient

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

See all METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE products →

Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.