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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-DUTASTERIDE

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-DUTASTERIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-DUTASTERIDE 0.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 9, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-DUTASTERIDE 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 strength0.5MG
Last updated2022-12-09

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

SANDOZ DUTASTERIDE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.5MG · DIN 02424444

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AVODART

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

0.5MG · DIN 02247813

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-DUTASTERIDE

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

0.5MG · DIN 02427753

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DUTASTERIDE CAPSULES

STRIDES PHARMA CANADA INC

0.5MG · DIN 02427842

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-DUTASTERIDE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.5MG · DIN 02428873

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MED-DUTASTERIDE

GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC

0.5MG · DIN 02416298

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

02393220

Strength

0.5MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DUTASTERIDE

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Shortage History