Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

APO-NAPRO-NA

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-NAPRO-NA discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-NAPRO-NA 275MG 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-NAPRO-NA 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 · 5 same form & route
Affected strength275MG
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.

Closest Matches

NAPROXEN-NA

PRO DOC LIMITEE

275MG · DIN 00887056

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ANAPROX DS

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

550MG · DIN 02162717

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NAPROXEN-NA DF

PRO DOC LIMITEE

550MG · DIN 02153386

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF

PHARMASCIENCE INC

220MG · DIN 02396009

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALEVE LIQUID GELS

BAYER INC

220MG · DIN 02361795

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NAPROXEN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

220MG · DIN 02362430

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

00784354

Strength

275MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NAPROXEN SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons