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ACT AMPHETAMINE XR
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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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 ACT AMPHETAMINE XR discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT AMPHETAMINE XR 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 16, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ACT AMPHETAMINE XR not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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What this means
Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?
It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.
What should I do?
If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.
DIN
02439239
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
MIXED SALTS AMPHETAMINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-07-08
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
ACT AMPHETAMINE XR has 4 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02143933
DIN 00834319
3.5MG · DIN 02438399
0.5MG · DIN 02301407
100MG · DIN 02420155
200MG · DIN 02420163
500MG · DIN 02247340
750MG · DIN 02247341
250MG · DIN 02247339
75MG · DIN 02303027
180MG · DIN 02370638
240MG · DIN 02370646