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Active Shortage

APO-VALPROIC ACID ORAL SOLUTION

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-VALPROIC ACID ORAL SOLUTION in Canada?

Yes. APO-VALPROIC ACID ORAL SOLUTION 250MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated December 5, 2024).

Why is APO-VALPROIC ACID ORAL SOLUTION not available?

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

When will APO-VALPROIC ACID ORAL SOLUTION 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 strength250MG
Last updated2024-12-05

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.

Closest Matches

DEPAKENE

BGP PHARMA ULC

250MG · DIN 00443832

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

RATIO-VALPROIC-CAP 250MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02140047

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-VALPROIC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02100630

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-VALPROIC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02217414

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-VALPROIC

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

250MG · DIN 02184648

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ VALPROIC

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

250MG · DIN 02239714

Same 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

02238370

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALPROIC ACID

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-12-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-VALPROIC ACID ORAL SOLUTION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.