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Permanently Discontinued

APO-BOSENTAN

APOTEX 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 APO-BOSENTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-BOSENTAN 125.0MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 31, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-BOSENTAN 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 file6 products
Affected strength125.0MG
Last updated2018-10-31

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

TEVA-BOSENTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

125.0MG · DIN 02398419

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TRACLEER

JANSSEN INC

125MG · DIN 02244982

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALEMBIC-BOSENTAN

ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

62.5MG · DIN 02423057

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIO-BOSENTAN

BIOMED PHARMA

62.5MG · DIN 02466538

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ BOSENTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

125MG · DIN 02386283

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACCEL-BOSENTAN

ACCEL PHARMA INC

125MG · DIN 02435403

Different 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

02399210

Strength

125.0MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BOSENTAN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-31

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

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