Permanently Discontinued

APO-NORTRIPTYLINE - CAP 10MG

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-NORTRIPTYLINE - CAP 10MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-NORTRIPTYLINE - CAP 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-NORTRIPTYLINE - CAP 10MG 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 strength10MG

Last updated2017-03-13

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

DOM-NORTRIPTYLINE 10MG CAPSULES

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10MG · DIN 02178729

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NORTRIPTYLINE

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10MG · DIN 02223139

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NORTRIPTYLINE-10

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 02229763

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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GEN-NORTRIPTYLINE CAPSULES 10MG

GENPHARM ULC

10MG · DIN 02231686

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

PMS-NORTRIPTYLINE

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25MG · DIN 02177706

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NORTRIPTYLINE-25

PRO DOC LIMITEE

25MG · DIN 02229764

Different 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

02223511

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NORTRIPTYLINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-03-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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