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

SANDOZ METHADONE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 SANDOZ METHADONE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ METHADONE 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ METHADONE 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 file6 products · 4 same form & route
Affected strength10MG
Report last updated2021-10-05
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.

Closest Matches

METHADOSE

MALLINCKRODT CANADA ULC

10MG · DIN 02394596

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE ORAL CONCENTRATE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

10MG · DIN 02552728

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP METHADONE ORAL CONCENTRATE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

10MG · DIN 02495783

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ODAN-METHADONE

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

10MG · DIN 02495880

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

METADOL

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

1MG · DIN 02247698

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-METHADONE

APOTEX INC

1MG · DIN 02533642

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

02481979

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Shortage History