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Permanently Discontinued

GLICLAZIDE MR

SANIS HEALTH 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 GLICLAZIDE MR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that GLICLAZIDE MR 30MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 6, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is GLICLAZIDE MR not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength30MG
Last updated2026-01-06

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

TARO-GLICLAZIDE MR

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

30MG · DIN 02463571

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIAMICRON MR

SERVIER CANADA INC

30MG · DIN 02242987

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP GLICLAZIDE-MR

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

30MG · DIN 02429764

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-GLICLAZIDE MR

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

30MG · DIN 02423286

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GLICLAZIDE MR TABLETS

SANIS HEALTH INC

30MG · DIN 02568039

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

GLICLAZIDE -TAB 80MG

PROVAL PHARMA DIVISION OF SERVIER CANADA INC

80MG · DIN 02155850

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.

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

DIN

02524856

Strength

30MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

GLICLAZIDE

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History