APO-DILTIAZ SR - 90MG/SRC
APOTEX INC
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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-DILTIAZ SR - 90MG/SRC in Canada?
Yes. APO-DILTIAZ SR - 90MG/SRC has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).
Why is APO-DILTIAZ SR - 90MG/SRC not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will APO-DILTIAZ SR - 90MG/SRC be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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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.
⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.
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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
02222965
Strength
90MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-10-05
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
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.
50MCG · DIN 02460513
325MG · DIN 02362341
500MG · DIN 02362368
DIN 02290901
325MG · DIN 02362422
500MG · DIN 02362244
10MG · DIN 02240414
20MG · DIN 02296098
150MG · DIN 02296160
75MG · DIN 02230507
2MG · DIN 02554194
2MG · DIN 02554178