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Permanently Discontinued

MAR-FLUOXETINE

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS 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 MAR-FLUOXETINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MAR-FLUOXETINE 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 27, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MAR-FLUOXETINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2018-07-27

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.

Other Products

STCC-FLUOXETINE - CAP 10MG

STCC INC.

10MG · DIN 02155826

Same strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

DOM-FLUOXETINE - CAP 10MG

DOMINION PHARMACAL

10MG · DIN 02177617

Same strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

PMS-FLUOXETINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

10MG · DIN 02177579

Same strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

FLUOXETINE-10 - CAP

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 02220121

Same strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

PENTA-FLUOXETINE CAPSULES

PENTAPHARM LTD.

10MG · DIN 02229819

Same strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

PHL-FLUOXETINE - CAP 10MG

PHARMEL INC

10MG · DIN 02223481

Same strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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

02392909

Strength

10MG

Active Ingredient

FLUOXETINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-07-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

MAR-FLUOXETINE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.