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JANUMET
MERCK 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 JANUMET discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that JANUMET 850MG 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 14, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is JANUMET 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
02333864
Strength
850MG 50MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE SITAGLIPTIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2022-09-13
Reason for Shortage
Delay in shipping of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
JANUMET has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 00782327
10MG · DIN 02483513
20MG · DIN 02483548
15MG · DIN 02483521
100MG · DIN 02451816
50MG · DIN 02244265
70MG · DIN 02244266
DIN 02549891
DIN 02482592
200MG · DIN 02387174
0.05% · DIN 00862975
0.05% · DIN 00688622