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Permanently Discontinued

CLONAZEPAM

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 CLONAZEPAM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CLONAZEPAM 0.25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 6, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CLONAZEPAM 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 strength0.25MG
Last updated2017-11-06

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

RIVOTRIL

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

2MG · DIN 00382841

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CLONAZEPAM

APOTEX INC

2MG · DIN 02173352

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-CLONAZEPAM

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.5MG · DIN 02048701

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-CLONAZEPAM - TAB 2MG

DOMINION PHARMACAL

2MG · DIN 02131013

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-CLONAZEPAM-R

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.5MG · DIN 02207818

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-CLONAZEPAM

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.5MG · DIN 02103656

Different strengthSame 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

02442027

Strength

0.25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CLONAZEPAM

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Shortage History