Permanently Discontinued

APO-CEFPROZIL

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-CEFPROZIL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CEFPROZIL 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 21, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-CEFPROZIL 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 strength250MG

Last updated2019-02-21

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

SPC-CEFPROZIL

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

250MG · DIN 02293528

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AVA-CEFPROZIL

AVANSTRA INC

250MG · DIN 02362848

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

SANDOZ CEFPROZIL

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

250MG · DIN 02303434

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CEFPROZIL TABLETS

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 02332043

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MINT-CEFPROZIL

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

500MG · DIN 02317311

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AURO-CEFPROZIL

AURO PHARMA INC

125MG · DIN 02347261

Different strengthDifferent 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

02292998

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEFPROZIL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-02-21

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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