Permanently Discontinued

ACCOLATE TAB 20 MG

ASTRAZENECA 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 ACCOLATE TAB 20 MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACCOLATE TAB 20 MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 8, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACCOLATE TAB 20 MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength20MG

Last updated2018-01-08

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

02236606

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ZAFIRLUKAST

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-01-08

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

ACCOLATE TAB 20 MG has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2017-08-15

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

1MG · DIN 02224135

DIN 02518058

0.5MG · DIN 00786616

90MG · DIN 02368544

60MG · DIN 02455005

2MG · DIN 02448610