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

RIVA-DULOXETINE

LABORATOIRE RIVA 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 RIVA-DULOXETINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RIVA-DULOXETINE 60MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 6, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RIVA-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 strength60MG
Report last updated2021-07-06
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

PMS-DULOXETINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

60MG · DIN 02429454

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIO-DULOXETINE

BIOMED PHARMA

60MG · DIN 02507765

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ DULOXETINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

60MG · DIN 02439956

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DULOXETINE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

60MG · DIN 02453649

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AG-DULOXETINE

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

60MG · DIN 02475316

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTA-DULOXETINE

ALTAMED PHARMA

30MG · DIN 02481952

Different 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.

DIN

02451085

Strength

60MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DULOXETINE

See all DULOXETINE products →

Shortage History