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Permanently Discontinued

APO CHLORPROPAMIDE TAB 100MG

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 CHLORPROPAMIDE TAB 100MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO CHLORPROPAMIDE TAB 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO CHLORPROPAMIDE TAB 100MG 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 file5 products
Affected strength100MG
Last updated2017-03-13

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

DIABINESE TAB 100MG

PFIZER CANADA ULC

100MG · DIN 00024708

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CHLORPROPAMIDE 100 TAB USP

PRO DOC LIMITEE

100MG · DIN 00586773

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DIABINESE TAB 250MG

PFIZER CANADA ULC

250MG · DIN 00024716

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CHLORPROPAMIDE TAB 250MG

DUCHESNAY INC

250MG · DIN 00430986

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-PROPAMIDE 250MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00021350

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

00399302

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CHLORPROPAMIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-03-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons