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APO-QUETIAPINE
APOTEX INC
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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-QUETIAPINE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-QUETIAPINE 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 25, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is APO-QUETIAPINE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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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
ABBOTT-QUETIAPINE
BGP PHARMA ULC
SEROQUEL
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
QUETIAPINE XR
Extended-ReleasePRO DOC LIMITEE
ACCEL-QUETIAPINE
ACCEL PHARMA INC
SANDOZ QUETIAPINE XR
Extended-ReleaseSANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
TEVA-QUETIAPINE XR
Extended-ReleaseTEVA CANADA LIMITED
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
02313901
Strength
25MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
QUETIAPINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-08-27
Reason for Shortage
Other (Please describe in comments)
Past Reports for This Drug
APO-QUETIAPINE has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from APOTEX INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MCG · DIN 02460513
325MG · DIN 02362341
500MG · DIN 02362368
DIN 02290901
325MG · DIN 02362422
500MG · DIN 02362244
10MG · DIN 02240414
20MG · DIN 02296098
150MG · DIN 02296160
75MG · DIN 02230507
2MG · DIN 02554194
2MG · DIN 02554178