Permanently Discontinued

INVOKAMET

JANSSEN 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 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.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength500MG 150MG

Last updated2024-11-13

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

02455439

Strength

500MG 150MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE CANAGLIFLOZIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-11-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

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

2023-10-13

Shortage Avoided

Shortage of an active ingredient.

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