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DIAMICRON
SERVIER 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 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.
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.
Other Products from SERVIER CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
3750UNIT · DIN 02542943
8MG · DIN 02246624
4MG · DIN 02123282
2MG · DIN 02123274
DIN 02246569
DIN 02321653
DIN 02246568
60MG · DIN 02356422
30MG · DIN 02242987
20MG · DIN 02481820
7.5MG · DIN 02459981
5MG · DIN 02459973