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Active Shortage

APO-PROCAINAMIDE CAP 375MG

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 there a shortage of APO-PROCAINAMIDE CAP 375MG in Canada?

Yes. APO-PROCAINAMIDE CAP 375MG 375G has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is APO-PROCAINAMIDE CAP 375MG not available?

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

When will APO-PROCAINAMIDE CAP 375MG 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
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength375G
Last updated2017-10-05

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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Other Products

PRONESTYL CAP 500MG

SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 00353523

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRONESTYL CAP 375MG

SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

375MG · DIN 00296031

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PROCAINAMIDE-250 CAP 250MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00731382

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRONESTYL CAP 250MG

SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

250MG · DIN 00029076

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PROCAINAMIDE-500 CAP 500MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 00728268

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRONESTYL-SR TAB 500MG

Extended-Release

SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 00639885

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

00713333

Strength

375G

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PROCAINAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.