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

BUPROPION SR

SANIS HEALTH 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 BUPROPION SR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BUPROPION SR 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 17, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BUPROPION SR 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 strength150MG
Last updated2021-12-17

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

PMS-BUPROPION SR

Extended-Release

PHARMASCIENCE INC

150MG · DIN 02313421

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZYBAN

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

150MG · DIN 02238441

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ODAN BUPROPION SR

Extended-Release

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

150MG · DIN 02275082

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

WELLBUTRIN XL

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

150MG · DIN 02275090

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-BUPROPION SR TABLETS

Extended-Release

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

150MG · DIN 02260239

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BUPROPION HCL SR

Extended-Release

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

150MG · DIN 02385694

Same 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

02391570

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE

See all BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE products →

Shortage History