Shortage Avoided

JANUMET XR

MERCK CANADA 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 there a shortage of JANUMET XR in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for JANUMET XR 500MG 50MG is marked resolved (last updated April 18, 2022).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusShortage Avoided

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength500MG 50MG

Last updated2022-04-18

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

02416786

Strength

500MG 50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE SITAGLIPTIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-04-18

Reason for Shortage

Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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

20MG · DIN 02483548

10MG · DIN 02483513

15MG · DIN 02483521

100MG · DIN 02451816

50MG · DIN 02244265