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Permanently Discontinued

DIVALPROEX-500

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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 DIVALPROEX-500 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DIVALPROEX-500 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 8, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DIVALPROEX-500 not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength500MG
Report last updated2017-05-08
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

Other Products

JAMP DIVALPROEX

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

500MG · DIN 02551160

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

EPIVAL

BGP PHARMA ULC

250MG · DIN 00596426

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DEPAKENE

BGP PHARMA ULC

250MG · DIN 00443832

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-VALPROIC ACID

PHARMASCIENCE INC

250MG · DIN 02236807

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-VALPROIC ACID

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02238048

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-DIVALPROEX

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

125MG · DIN 02458926

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02240343

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALPROIC ACID

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-05-08

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons