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Permanently Discontinued

AVANDIA

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 AVANDIA discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AVANDIA 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 11, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is AVANDIA 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 strength4MG
Last updated2020-12-11

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.

Closest Matches

TEVA-ROSIGLITAZONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

4MG · DIN 02354152

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ROSIGLITAZONE

AA PHARMA INC

2MG · DIN 02403366

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-ROSIGLITAZONE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

8MG · DIN 02354365

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-ROSIGLITAZONE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

2MG · DIN 02307553

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-ROSIGLITAZONE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

8MG · DIN 02306182

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-ROSIGLITAZONE

PHARMEL INC

2MG · DIN 02307170

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

02241113

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ROSIGLITAZONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-12-11

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons