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Permanently Discontinued

APO-ATENOL TAB 50MG

APOTEX 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 there a shortage of APO-ATENOL TAB 50MG in Canada?

Yes. APO-ATENOL TAB 50MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 16, 2025).

Why is APO-ATENOL TAB 50MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will APO-ATENOL TAB 50MG be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength50MG

Last updated2018-09-15

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

NU-ATENOL TAB 50MG

NU-PHARM INC

50MG · DIN 00886114

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TARO-ATENOLOL TAB 50MG

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

50MG · DIN 02028514

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TENORMIN

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

50MG · DIN 02039532

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MED ATENOLOL - TAB 50MG

MEDICAN PHARMA INCORPORATED

50MG · DIN 02188961

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-ATENOLOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 01912062

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ATENOLOL - TAB 50MG

SCHEIN PHARMACEUTICAL CANADA INC.

50MG · DIN 02220679

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

00773689

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ATENOLOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-ATENOL TAB 50MG has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from APOTEX INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

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ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362341

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362368

ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF

DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362422

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362244

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20MG · DIN 02296098

150MG · DIN 02296160

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2MG · DIN 02554194

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