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Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-BISOPROLOL

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 MYLAN-BISOPROLOL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-BISOPROLOL 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 17, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-BISOPROLOL 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 strength5MG
Last updated2017-07-17

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

BISOPROLOL

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

5MG · DIN 02383055

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-BISOPROLOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02267470

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-BISOPROLOL

NU-PHARM INC

5MG · DIN 02336324

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-BISOPROLOL

DOMINION PHARMACAL

5MG · DIN 02308223

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MONOCOR -(5MG)

BIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION

5MG · DIN 02241148

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-BISOPROLOL

PRO DOC LIMITEE

5MG · DIN 02306999

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo 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

02384418

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BISOPROLOL FUMARATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-07-17

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons