Permanently Discontinued

ACH-TOPIRAMATE

ACCORD HEALTHCARE 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 ACH-TOPIRAMATE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACH-TOPIRAMATE 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 20, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACH-TOPIRAMATE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 5 same form & route

Affected strength100MG

Report last updated2023-10-20

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.

Closest Matches

AURO-TOPIRAMATE

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100MG · DIN 02345838

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MINT-TOPIRAMATE

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100MG · DIN 02315653

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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GLN-TOPIRAMATE

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

100MG · DIN 02287773

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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15MG · DIN 02239907

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PMS-TOPIRAMATE

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25MG · DIN 02262991

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRO-TOPIRAMATE

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25MG · DIN 02313650

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02395746

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TOPIRAMATE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History

2023-10-20

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

5MG · DIN 02381478

10MG · DIN 02381486

70MG · DIN 02381494

2.5MG · DIN 02419556

10MG · DIN 02419572

5MG · DIN 02419564