Permanently Discontinued

APO-DIVALPROEX

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 APO-DIVALPROEX discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-DIVALPROEX 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-DIVALPROEX 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

Affected strength250MG

Report last updated2018-09-15

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

EPIVAL

BGP PHARMA ULC

250MG · DIN 00596426

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DEPAKENE

BGP PHARMA ULC

250MG · DIN 00443832

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-VALPROIC ACID

PHARMASCIENCE INC

250MG · DIN 02236807

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-VALPROIC ACID

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02238048

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ODAN-VALPROIC ACID

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

250MG · DIN 02549190

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-DIVALPROEX

APOTEX INC

125MG · DIN 02239698

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

02239699

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALPROIC ACID

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-DIVALPROEX has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from APOTEX INC

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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

10MG · DIN 02240414

20MG · DIN 02296098

150MG · DIN 02296160

75MG · DIN 02230507

2MG · DIN 02554178

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