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Active Shortage

APO-QUETIAPINE XR

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 XR in Canada?

Yes. APO-QUETIAPINE XR 400MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated July 18, 2024).

Why is APO-QUETIAPINE XR not available?

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

When will APO-QUETIAPINE XR 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
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 2 same form & route
Affected strength400MG
Report last updated2024-07-18
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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.

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

Other Products

SEROQUEL

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

25MG · DIN 02236951

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ QUETIAPINE XRT

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

150MG · DIN 02407698

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

QUETIAPINE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

100MG · DIN 02317907

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-QUETIAPINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

300MG · DIN 02296608

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SEROQUEL XR

Extended-Release

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

50MG · DIN 02300184

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-QUETIAPINE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

300MG · DIN 02317370

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

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

DIN

02457261

Strength

400MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

QUETIAPINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-07-18

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.