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Permanently Discontinued

APO-QUETIAPINE

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-QUETIAPINE in Canada?

Yes. APO-QUETIAPINE 25MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 27, 2021).

When will APO-QUETIAPINE be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength25MG
Report last updated2020-07-10
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

AURO-QUETIAPINE

AURO PHARMA INC

25MG · DIN 02390205

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SEROQUEL

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

200MG · DIN 02236953

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-QUETIAPINE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

300MG · DIN 02438054

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-QUETIAPINE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

200MG · DIN 02317362

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

QUETIAPINE

SANIS HEALTH INC

300MG · DIN 02353202

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-QUETIAPINE

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

200MG · DIN 02316722

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02313901

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

QUETIAPINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-07-10

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-QUETIAPINE has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.