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INVOKAMET
JANSSEN 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 INVOKAMET discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that INVOKAMET 500MG 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 13, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is INVOKAMET 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
02455439
Strength
500MG 150MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE CANAGLIFLOZIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2023-10-13
Reason for Shortage
Shortage of an active ingredient.
Past Reports for This Drug
INVOKAMET has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from JANSSEN INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02538563
DIN 02538555
4MG · DIN 02493225
3MG · DIN 02493217
5MG · DIN 02493233
0.5MG · DIN 02397447
1.5MG · DIN 02397455
18MG · DIN 02247732
54MG · DIN 02247734
27MG · DIN 02250241
36MG · DIN 02247733
400MG · DIN 02455978