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Permanently Discontinued

APO-DONEPEZIL

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-DONEPEZIL in Canada?

Yes. APO-DONEPEZIL 5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 20, 2025).

Why is APO-DONEPEZIL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will APO-DONEPEZIL be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength5MG

Report last updated2018-10-12

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

AG-DONEPEZIL

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

5MG · DIN 02432684

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRO-DONEPEZIL

PRO DOC LIMITEE

5MG · DIN 02416417

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-DONEPEZIL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

5MG · DIN 02322331

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AURO-DONEPEZIL

AURO PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 02400561

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ACH-DONEPEZIL

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

5MG · DIN 02402645

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BIO-DONEPEZIL

BIOMED PHARMA

5MG · DIN 02412853

Same strengthSame 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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02362260

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-12

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-DONEPEZIL has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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

10MG · DIN 02240414

20MG · DIN 02296098

150MG · DIN 02296160

75MG · DIN 02230507

2MG · DIN 02554178

2MG · DIN 02554194