MAR-METFORMIN
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-METFORMIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MAR-METFORMIN 500MG 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-METFORMIN 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
TEVA-METFORMIN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
GLUCOPHAGE
SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
METFORMIN-500 - TAB 500MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
GLYCON
BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
RHOXAL-METFORMIN
RHOXALPHARMA 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
02378620
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-10-26
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
MAR-METFORMIN has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
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