MIRAPEX
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE
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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 MIRAPEX discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MIRAPEX 1.0MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 2, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MIRAPEX not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.
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
TEVA-PRAMIPEXOLE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DOM-PRAMIPEXOLE
DOMINION PHARMACAL
AURO-PRAMIPEXOLE
AURO PHARMA INC
NTP-PRAMIPEXOLE
NT PHARMA CANADA LTD
SANDOZ PRAMIPEXOLE
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
APO-PRAMIPEXOLE
APOTEX 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
02237146
Strength
1.0MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-04-02
Reason for Shortage
Manufacturing issues
Past Reports for This Drug
MIRAPEX has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02242119
250MG · DIN 02273322
20MCG · DIN 02247686
DIN 02419106
DIN 02231675
0.4MG · DIN 02270102
20MG · DIN 02415666
40MG · DIN 02415682
30MG · DIN 02415674
DIN 02459760
DIN 02459752
DIN 02441888