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Active Shortage

APO-BUSPIRONE

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 there a shortage of APO-BUSPIRONE in Canada?

Yes. APO-BUSPIRONE 10MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated February 2, 2024).

Why is APO-BUSPIRONE not available?

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

When will APO-BUSPIRONE be available again?

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

Guide

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2024-02-02

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

BUSPAR TAB 10MG

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

10MG · DIN 00603821

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-BUSPIRONE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02237858

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LINBUSPIRONE

LINSON PHARMA CO.

10MG · DIN 02176122

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-BUSPIRONE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

10MG · DIN 02232564

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-BUSPIRONE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

10MG · DIN 02230874

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BUSTAB

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

10MG · DIN 02231035

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02211076

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-02-02

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.