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

ACT OXYCODONE CR

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

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 ACT OXYCODONE CR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT OXYCODONE CR 80MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 12, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACT OXYCODONE CR 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 · 2 same form & route
Affected strength80MG
Report last updated2018-10-12
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.

Other Products

SUPEUDOL 10

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 00443948

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SUPEUDOL 5

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 00789739

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXY.IR

PURDUE PHARMA

10MG · DIN 02240131

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-OXYCODONE CR

PHARMASCIENCE INC

40MG · DIN 02309904

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SUPEUDOL 20

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

20MG · DIN 02262983

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXYNEO

PURDUE PHARMA

15MG · DIN 02372533

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

02394219

Strength

80MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Shortage History