MINT-METFORMIN
MINT 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 MINT-METFORMIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MINT-METFORMIN 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 5, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MINT-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
02388766
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-07-05
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
300MG · DIN 02480956
25MG · DIN 02468859
10MG · DIN 02468840
200MG · DIN 02524708
800MG · DIN 02524724
400MG · DIN 02524716
70.0MG · DIN 02394871
10MG · DIN 02362678
5MG · DIN 02362651
1MG · DIN 02393573
5MG · DIN 02495449
2.5MG · DIN 02495430