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 240MG 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 strength240MG

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

GLN-DIMETHYL FUMARATE

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

240MG · DIN 02494817

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MAR-DIMETHYL FUMARATE

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

240MG · DIN 02502704

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ACH-DIMETHYL FUMARATE

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

240MG · DIN 02495368

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-DIMETHYL FUMARATE

APOTEX INC

240MG · DIN 02505770

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TECFIDERA

BIOGEN CANADA INC

120MG · DIN 02404508

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-DIMETHYL FUMARATE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

120MG · DIN 02493586

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02513803

Strength

240MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DIMETHYL FUMARATE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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Shortage History

2024-12-11

Permanently Discontinued

Manufacturing issues

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