Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

MAR-DULOXETINE

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS 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 MAR-DULOXETINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MAR-DULOXETINE 30MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 26, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MAR-DULOXETINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength30MG
Report last updated2021-10-26
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

MINT-DULOXETINE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

30MG · DIN 02438984

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-DULOXETINE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

30MG · DIN 02457199

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTA-DULOXETINE

ALTAMED PHARMA

30MG · DIN 02481952

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ DULOXETINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

30MG · DIN 02439948

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M-DULOXETINE

MANTRA PHARMA INC

30MG · DIN 02473208

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NRA-DULOXETINE

NORA PHARMA INC

30MG · DIN 02482126

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.

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

DIN

02446081

Strength

30MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DULOXETINE

See all DULOXETINE products →

Shortage History