Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

ARAVA

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA 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 ARAVA discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ARAVA 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 11, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ARAVA not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength100MG
Last updated2023-07-11

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.

Other Products

PHL-LEFLUNOMIDE

PHARMEL INC

20MG · DIN 02309335

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-LEFLUNOMIDE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

10MG · DIN 02309343

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-LEFLUNOMIDE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 02415828

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ODAN-LEFLUNOMIDE

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

20MG · DIN 02465876

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ LEFLUNOMIDE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

20MG · DIN 02283972

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NTP-LEFLUNOMIDE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

20MG · DIN 02346354

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.

DIN

02241890

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LEFLUNOMIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-07-11

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons