Permanently Discontinued

APO GLYBURIDE TAB 2.5MG

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 GLYBURIDE TAB 2.5MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO GLYBURIDE TAB 2.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 4, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO GLYBURIDE TAB 2.5MG 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 strength2.5MG

Last updated2019-07-04

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

DIABETA TAB 2.5MG

HOECHST CANADA INC.

2.5MG · DIN 00454753

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RATIO-GLYBURIDE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

2.5MG · DIN 01900927

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DIABETA TABLETS 2.5MG

HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

2.5MG · DIN 01987534

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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EUGLUCON

PHARMASCIENCE INC

2.5MG · DIN 00720933

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MED GLYBE TAB 2.5MG

MEDICAN PHARMA INCORPORATED

2.5MG · DIN 02084341

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NU-GLYBURIDE TAB 2.5MG

NU-PHARM INC

2.5MG · DIN 02020734

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.

DIN

01913654

Strength

2.5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

GLYBURIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-07-04

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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