MAR-DONEPEZIL
MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS 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 MAR-DONEPEZIL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MAR-DONEPEZIL 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 26, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MAR-DONEPEZIL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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.
Closest Matches
AURO-DONEPEZIL
AURO PHARMA INC
AG-DONEPEZIL
ANGITA PHARMA INC.
IPG-DONEPEZIL
MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
VAN-DONEPEZIL
VANC PHARMACEUTICALS INC
SANDOZ DONEPEZIL
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Other Products
DONEPEZIL
SANIS HEALTH INC
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
02402092
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-10-26
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
500MG · DIN 02537893
500MG · DIN 02481073
1MG · DIN 02554364
100MG · DIN 02555093
100MG · DIN 00297763
3.5MG · DIN 02493306
150MG · DIN 02546639
1000MG · DIN 02560216
2000MG · DIN 02560224
10MG · DIN 02480530
1MG · DIN 02502623
0.2MG · DIN 02502615