Permanently Discontinued

AVANDAMET

GLAXOSMITHKLINE 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 AVANDAMET discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AVANDAMET 500MG 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 26, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is AVANDAMET not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength500MG 2MG

Last updated2017-04-26

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

02247086

Strength

500MG 2MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE ROSIGLITAZONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-04-26

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

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

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DIN 02245126

DIN 02240835

DIN 02240836

DIN 02240837

1MG · DIN 02237820