Permanently Discontinued

ARICEPT RDT

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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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 ARICEPT RDT discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ARICEPT RDT 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 21, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ARICEPT RDT not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength10MG

Report last updated2022-10-21

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

AURO-DONEPEZIL

AURO PHARMA INC

10MG · DIN 02400588

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRO-DONEPEZIL

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 02416425

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DONEPEZIL

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

10MG · DIN 02420600

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-DONEPEZIL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

10MG · DIN 02322358

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MINT-DONEPEZIL

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02408619

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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JAMP-DONEPEZIL TABLETS

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

10MG · DIN 02416956

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02269465

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-10-21

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

40MG · DIN 02511045

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20MG · DIN 02511061

DIN 02544040

ACCUPRIL 5MG TAB

5MG · DIN 01947664

ACCUPRIL TAB 10MG

10MG · DIN 01947672

ACCUPRIL TAB 20MG

20MG · DIN 01947680

ACCUPRIL TAB 40MG

40MG · DIN 01947699

DIN 02237369

DIN 02237367

DIN 02237368

50MG · DIN 02401347