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Shortage Avoided

COUMADIN TAB 1MG

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

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 COUMADIN TAB 1MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that COUMADIN TAB 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 1, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is COUMADIN TAB 1MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength1MG
Last updated2020-04-20

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

01918311

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

WARFARIN SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-04-20

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

COUMADIN TAB 1MG has 4 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.