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Permanently Discontinued

GLN-APREMILAST

GLENMARK 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 GLN-APREMILAST discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that GLN-APREMILAST 30MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is GLN-APREMILAST 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 file5 products
Affected strength30MG
Report last updated2026-10-27
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

AURO-APREMILAST

AURO PHARMA INC

30MG · DIN 02524104

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OTEZLA

AMGEN CANADA INC

30MG · DIN 02434334

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP APREMILAST

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

30MG · DIN 02528959

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-APREMILAST

PHARMASCIENCE INC

30MG · DIN 02521733

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ APREMILAST

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

30MG · DIN 02529084

Same 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

02518910

Strength

30MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

APREMILAST

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Shortage History