Permanently Discontinued

APO-PROPRANOLOL TAB 20MG

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-PROPRANOLOL TAB 20MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-PROPRANOLOL TAB 20MG 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-PROPRANOLOL TAB 20MG 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 file5 products · 2 same form & route

Affected strength20MG

Report last updated2017-03-13

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.

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JAMP PROPRANOLOL

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10MG · DIN 02563053

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRZ-PROPRANOLOL

PHARMARIS CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02550822

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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LUPIN-PROPRANOLOL LA

LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED

80MG · DIN 02491907

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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HEMANGIOL

PIERRE FABRE DERMO-COSMETIQUE CANADA INC

3.75MG · DIN 02457857

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

1MG · DIN 02225883

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

00663719

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-03-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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