Permanently Discontinued

ACT FINASTERIDE

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

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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 FINASTERIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT FINASTERIDE 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 22, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACT FINASTERIDE 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 file6 products

Affected strength5MG

Last updated2018-10-22

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

PROSCAR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 02010909

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DOM-FINASTERIDE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

5MG · DIN 02376709

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RATIO-FINASTERIDE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02306905

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RAN-FINASTERIDE

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 02371820

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AURO-FINASTERIDE

AURO PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 02405814

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RIVA-FINASTERIDE

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

5MG · DIN 02455013

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02354462

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FINASTERIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-22

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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.

ACT CANDESARTAN

4MG · DIN 02376520

ACT CANDESARTAN/HCT

DIN 02388650

100MG · DIN 02256142

ACT GEMCITABINE

38MG · DIN 02433117

ACT IRBESARTAN/HCT

DIN 02357402

ACT IRBESARTAN/HCT

DIN 02357410

ACT IRBESARTAN/HCT

DIN 02357399

20MG · DIN 02271478

5MG · DIN 02271443

10MG · DIN 02271451

25MG · DIN 02354829

50MG · DIN 02354837