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Shortage Avoided

DIAMICRON

SERVIER CANADA 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 DIAMICRON discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DIAMICRON 80MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 3, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DIAMICRON not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength80MG
Last updated2021-03-18

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

00765996

Strength

80MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

GLICLAZIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-03-18

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Past Reports for This Drug

DIAMICRON has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.