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Permanently Discontinued

AGRYLIN

TAKEDA CANADA INC

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 AGRYLIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AGRYLIN 0.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 1, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is AGRYLIN 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 file5 products
Affected strength0.5MG
Last updated2024-03-01

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

MYLAN-ANAGRELIDE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.5MG · DIN 02253054

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ ANAGRELIDE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.5MG · DIN 02260107

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-ANAGRELIDE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.5MG · DIN 02274949

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-ANAGRELIDE

PHARMEL INC

0.5MG · DIN 02281155

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-ANAGRELIDE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

0.5MG · DIN 02281287

Same strengthSame 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

02236859

Strength

0.5MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ANAGRELIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-03-01

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons