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Permanently Discontinued

TASIGNA

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS 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 TASIGNA discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TASIGNA 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 7, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TASIGNA 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 file3 products
Affected strength50MG
Report last updated2023-11-07
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

TASIGNA

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

150MG · DIN 02368250

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

REDDY-NILOTINIB

DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

150MG · DIN 02556634

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-NILOTINIB

APOTEX INC

200MG · DIN 02550903

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

02481715

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NILOTINIB

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Shortage History