DIABETA
SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
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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 DIABETA discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DIABETA 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 4, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DIABETA 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
DIABETA 5MG
HOECHST CANADA INC.
DIABETA TAB 5MG
HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.
NU-GLYBURIDE TAB 5MG
NU-PHARM INC
TEVA-GLYBURIDE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
MYLAN-GLYBE
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
GLYBURIDE-5 TAB 5MG
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
02224569
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
GLYBURIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-08-04
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MCG · DIN 02464284
10MCG · DIN 02464276
DIN 02464349
100UNIT · DIN 02469901
100UNIT · DIN 02469898
100UNIT · DIN 02469871
0.58MG · DIN 02254506
500UNIT · DIN 02422913
2000UNIT · DIN 02422948
3000UNIT · DIN 02422956
1000UNIT · DIN 02422921
4000UNIT · DIN 02448157