DIVALPROEX
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 DIVALPROEX discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DIVALPROEX has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 27, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DIVALPROEX not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
EPIVAL
BGP PHARMA ULC
DEPAKENE
BGP PHARMA ULC
PMS-VALPROIC ACID
PHARMASCIENCE INC
APO-VALPROIC ACID
APOTEX INC
MYLAN-DIVALPROEX
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
JAMP DIVALPROEX
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
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
02400502
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage History
Other Products from SANIS HEALTH INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
100MG · DIN 02286246
200MG · DIN 02286254
400MG · DIN 02286262
400MG · DIN 02286564
70MG · DIN 02352966
10MG · DIN 02519844
12.5MG · DIN 02466821
0.50MG · DIN 02349205
0.25MG · DIN 02349191
200MG · DIN 02364336
5MG · DIN 02331284
10MG · DIN 02331292