NAT-QUETIAPINE
NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) 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 NAT-QUETIAPINE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NAT-QUETIAPINE 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 6, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is NAT-QUETIAPINE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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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.
⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.
Other Products
SEROQUEL
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
ACCEL-QUETIAPINE
ACCEL PHARMA INC
QUETIAPINE
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
SANDOZ QUETIAPINE XR
Extended-ReleaseSANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
QUETIAPINE XR
Extended-ReleasePRO DOC LIMITEE
DOM-QUETIAPINE
DOMINION PHARMACAL
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
02439182
Strength
200MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
250MG · DIN 02494132
1MG · DIN 02417855
2.5MG · DIN 02492814
5MG · DIN 02492822
100MG · DIN 02496895
25MG · DIN 02496887
62.5MG · DIN 02467984
125MG · DIN 02467992
20MG · DIN 02496488
10MG · DIN 02496461
40MG · DIN 02409038
20MG · DIN 02409011