Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

ACT OXYCODONE CR

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 OXYCODONE CR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT OXYCODONE CR 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 OXYCODONE CR 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.

Other Products

SUPEUDOL 5

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 00789739

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXYCONTIN 20MG

PURDUE PHARMA

20MG · DIN 02202468

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXYCONTIN 10MG

PURDUE PHARMA

10MG · DIN 02202441

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXYCONTIN 40MG

PURDUE PHARMA

40MG · DIN 02202476

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXYCONTIN 80MG

PURDUE PHARMA

80MG · DIN 02202484

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXY.IR

PURDUE PHARMA

20MG · DIN 02240132

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.

DIN

02394170

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-22

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons