DONEPEZIL
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 there a shortage of DONEPEZIL in Canada?
Yes. DONEPEZIL 5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated January 15, 2024).
Why is DONEPEZIL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
When will DONEPEZIL be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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 my pharmacy is out of stock?
Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.
What should I do?
Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're 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
02475278
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Shortage Timeline
Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.
Shortage History
Other Products from LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
160MG · DIN 02017431
80MG · DIN 02017458
DIN 02154234
500MG · DIN 02362201
325MG · DIN 02362198
500MG · DIN 02362228
325MG · DIN 02022214
500MG · DIN 02022222
15MG · DIN 02009889
30MG · DIN 02009757
10000UNIT · DIN 00821772
DIN 02245592