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Permanently Discontinued

ACT TADALAFIL

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 TADALAFIL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT TADALAFIL 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 TADALAFIL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Report last updated2018-10-22
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

CIALIS

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02248088

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

APO-TADALAFIL PAH

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02421933

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

AURO-TADALAFIL

AURO PHARMA INC

2.5MG · DIN 02435896

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

APO-TADALAFIL

APOTEX INC

2.5MG · DIN 02422085

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

MYLAN-TADALAFIL

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

5MG · DIN 02410648

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

PMS-TADALAFIL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

10MG · DIN 02409437

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

02428652

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-22

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

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