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Permanently Discontinued

ACT DONEPEZIL ODT

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 DONEPEZIL ODT discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT DONEPEZIL ODT 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 19, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACT DONEPEZIL ODT 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 strength10MG
Last updated2018-10-19

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

DONEPEZIL

SANIS HEALTH INC

10MG · DIN 02426854

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIO-DONEPEZIL

BIOMED PHARMA

10MG · DIN 02412861

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS USP

DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

10MG · DIN 02413698

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRIVA-DONEPEZIL

PHARMAPAR INC

10MG · DIN 02446677

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ DONEPEZIL ODT

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02367696

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE

JUBILANT GENERICS LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02395592

Same strengthDifferent 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

02397625

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE

See all DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE products →

Shortage History