BICALUTAMIDE
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS 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 BICALUTAMIDE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BICALUTAMIDE 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 21, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is BICALUTAMIDE 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.
Closest Matches
BICALUTAMIDE TABLETS
FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
MED-BICALUTAMIDE
GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC
DOM-BICALUTAMIDE
DOMINION PHARMACAL
SANDOZ BICALUTAMIDE
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
ACCEL-BICALUTAMIDE TABLETS USP
ACCEL PHARMA INC
PRO-BICALUTAMIDE
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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
02382423
Strength
50MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
BICALUTAMIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-02-21
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
BICALUTAMIDE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
70MG · DIN 02299712
10MG · DIN 02447576
200MG · DIN 02385465
10MG · DIN 02451786
25MG · DIN 02451794
50MG · DIN 02451808
5MG · DIN 02385791
2.5MG · DIN 02385783
10MG · DIN 02385805
250MG · DIN 02401495
250MG · DIN 02401541
500MG · DIN 02401509