APO-VENLAFAXINE XR
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 there a shortage of APO-VENLAFAXINE XR in Canada?
Yes. APO-VENLAFAXINE XR 75MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 18, 2023).
Why is APO-VENLAFAXINE XR not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will APO-VENLAFAXINE 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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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
EFFEXOR TABLETS, 75MG
WYETH CANADA
EFFEXOR XR
Extended-ReleaseBGP PHARMA ULC
PHL-VENLAFAXINE XR
Extended-ReleasePHARMEL INC
EFFEXOR TABLETS, 37.5MG
WYETH CANADA
EFFEXOR TABLETS, 50MG
WYETH CANADA
GD-DESVENLAFAXINE
GENMED A DIVISION OF PFIZER CANADA ULC
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
02331691
Strength
75MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
VENLAFAXINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2023-08-18
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
APO-VENLAFAXINE XR has 2 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