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Permanently Discontinued

SANDOZ DIMETHYL FUMARATE DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULES

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 DIMETHYL FUMARATE DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULES discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ DIMETHYL FUMARATE DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULES 120MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 11, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ DIMETHYL FUMARATE DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULES not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength120MG
Last updated2024-12-11

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

TECFIDERA

BIOGEN CANADA INC

120MG · DIN 02404508

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-DIMETHYL FUMARATE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

120MG · DIN 02493586

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ DIMETHYL FUMARATE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

120MG · DIN 02515563

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP DIMETHYL FUMARATE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

120MG · DIN 02516047

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-DIMETHYL FUMARATE

AURO PHARMA INC

120MG · DIN 02540746

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DIMETHYL FUMARATE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

120MG · DIN 02497026

Same 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

02513781

Strength

120MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DIMETHYL FUMARATE

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Shortage History