BELBUCA
PURDUE PHARMA
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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 BELBUCA discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BELBUCA 75MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 2, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is BELBUCA not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
BELBUCA
PURDUE PHARMA
BUTRANS 20
PURDUE PHARMA
BUTRANS 5
PURDUE PHARMA
BUTRANS 10
PURDUE PHARMA
SUBLOCADE
INDIVIOR UK LIMITED
BUTRANS 15
PURDUE PHARMA
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
02465221
Strength
75MCG
Dosage Form
FILM, SOLUBLE
Route
BUCCAL
Active Ingredient
BUPRENORPHINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-04-02
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from PURDUE PHARMA
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
300MCG · DIN 02465256
450MCG · DIN 02465264
150MCG · DIN 02465248
10MCG · DIN 02341212
15MCG · DIN 02450771
20MCG · DIN 02341220
5MCG · DIN 02341174
100MG · DIN 02163748
150MG · DIN 02163780
200MG · DIN 02163799
50MG · DIN 02230302
2MG · DIN 00125083