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Permanently Discontinued

APO-ATOMOXETINE

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-ATOMOXETINE in Canada?

Yes. APO-ATOMOXETINE 60MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated June 4, 2026).

Why is APO-ATOMOXETINE not available?

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

When will APO-ATOMOXETINE be available again?

The estimated resolution date (June 12, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength60MG

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

ATOMOXETINE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

60MG · DIN 02445956

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RATIO-ATOMOXETINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

60MG · DIN 02362503

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

DOM-ATOMOXETINE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

40MG · DIN 02390493

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRO-ATOMOXETINE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

40MG · DIN 02396939

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SANDOZ ATOMOXETINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

100MG · DIN 02386488

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-ATOMOXETINE

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 02318083

Different 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

02318067

Strength

60MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ATOMOXETINE

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-ATOMOXETINE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-06-04

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.

24HR NASAL ALLERGY RELIEF

50MCG · DIN 02460513

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