ALPRAZOLAM
SANIS HEALTH INC
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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 ALPRAZOLAM discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ALPRAZOLAM 0.50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 17, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ALPRAZOLAM not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
XANAX
BGP PHARMA ULC
PRO-ALPRAZOLAM
PRO DOC LIMITEE
TEVA-ALPRAZOLAM
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
XANAX TS
BGP PHARMA ULC
APO-ALPRAZ TS
APOTEX INC
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
02349205
Strength
0.50MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ALPRAZOLAM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-12-17
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
ALPRAZOLAM has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SANIS HEALTH INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
100MG · DIN 02286246
200MG · DIN 02286254
400MG · DIN 02286262
400MG · DIN 02286564
70MG · DIN 02352966
10MG · DIN 02519844
12.5MG · DIN 02466821
0.25MG · DIN 02349191
200MG · DIN 02364336
5MG · DIN 02331284
2.5MG · DIN 02478587
10MG · DIN 02331292