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Permanently Discontinued

DOXEPIN

AA PHARMA 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 DOXEPIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DOXEPIN 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 7, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DOXEPIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file5 products · 3 same form & route
Affected strength50MG
Report last updated2019-01-07
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

SINEQUAN

AA PHARMA INC

10MG · DIN 00024325

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-DOXEPIN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02559080

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP DOXEPIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

10MG · DIN 02559250

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP DOXEPIN TABLETS

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

6MG · DIN 02551349

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-DOXEPIN

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

3MG · DIN 02565102

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

02050013

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DOXEPIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-01-07

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons