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Permanently Discontinued

APO METOPROLOL TAB 50MG

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 METOPROLOL TAB 50MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO METOPROLOL TAB 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 9, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO METOPROLOL TAB 50MG 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 strength50MG
Report last updated2019-01-09
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

PRO-METOPROLOL-L

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00648019

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-METOPROLOL-L

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

50MG · DIN 02356821

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-METOPROLOL-L

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

50MG · DIN 02315319

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-METOPROLOL

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 00618640

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-METOPROLOL-L

PHARMASCIENCE INC

100MG · DIN 02230804

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-METOPROLOL

PRO DOC LIMITEE

25MG · DIN 02296713

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

00618632

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METOPROLOL TARTRATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-01-09

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons