Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

APO CARBAMAZEPINE TAB 200MG

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 CARBAMAZEPINE TAB 200MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO CARBAMAZEPINE TAB 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 19, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO CARBAMAZEPINE TAB 200MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Report last updated2020-02-19
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

TEGRETOL CR

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

400MG · DIN 00755583

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

TEGRETOL

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 00010405

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

TARO-CARBAMAZEPINE CHEWABLE TABLETS

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

100MG · DIN 02244403

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

SANDOZ-CARBAMAZEPINE CR

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

400MG · DIN 02261847

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

TARO-CARBAMAZEPINE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

100MG · DIN 02367394

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

MINT-CARBAMAZEPINE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

200MG · DIN 02541238

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

00402699

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-02-19

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons