NAT-DONEPEZIL
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-DONEPEZIL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NAT-DONEPEZIL 5MG 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-DONEPEZIL 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.
Closest Matches
BIO-DONEPEZIL
BIOMED PHARMA
SANDOZ DONEPEZIL
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
AG-DONEPEZIL
ANGITA PHARMA INC.
ACH-DONEPEZIL
ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
Other Products
AURO-DONEPEZIL
AURO PHARMA INC
PRO-DONEPEZIL
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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
02439557
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Business reasons
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
125MG · DIN 02467992
62.5MG · DIN 02467984
10MG · DIN 02496461
20MG · DIN 02496488
40MG · DIN 02409038
20MG · DIN 02409011