Permanently Discontinued

MAR-FLUOXETINE

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-FLUOXETINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MAR-FLUOXETINE 20MG 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 strength20MG

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

DOM-FLUOXETINE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

20MG · DIN 02177625

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

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FLUOXETINE

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02192764

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

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PROZAC LIQ 20MG/5ML

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 01917021

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

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PHL-FLUOXETINE - CAP 20MG

PHARMEL INC

20MG · DIN 02223503

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

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PMS-FLUOXETINE LIQUID - 20MG/5ML

PHARMASCIENCE INC

20MG · DIN 02177595

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

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FLUOXETINE-20 - CAP

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02220148

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

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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

02392917

Strength

20MG

Active Ingredient

FLUOXETINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-07-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

MAR-FLUOXETINE has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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FUROSEMIDE INJECTION USP

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ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

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