Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
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 file4 products
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2023-11-07

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

REDDY-NILOTINIB

DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

50MG · DIN 02556626

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TASIGNA

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 02315874

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-NILOTINIB

APOTEX INC

150MG · DIN 02550881

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-NILOTINIB

PHARMASCIENCE INC

150MG · DIN 02564947

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