Permanently Discontinued

ACT ETIDROCAL

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

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 ETIDROCAL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT ETIDROCAL 400MG 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 1, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACT ETIDROCAL 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 strength400MG 500MG

Last updated2019-03-01

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

02263866

Strength

400MG 500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ETIDRONATE DISODIUM CALCIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-03-01

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

ACT ETIDROCAL has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2019-02-21

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

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

4MG · DIN 02376520

DIN 02388650

5MG · DIN 02354462

100MG · DIN 02256142

38MG · DIN 02433117

DIN 02357402