NIFEDIPINE ER
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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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 NIFEDIPINE ER discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NIFEDIPINE ER 60MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 8, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is NIFEDIPINE ER 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.
⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.
Closest Matches
NIFEDIPINE ER
Extended-ReleasePRO DOC LIMITEE
JAMP NIFEDIPINE ER
Extended-ReleaseJAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
M-NIFEDIPINE ER
Extended-ReleaseMANTRA PHARMA INC
AG-NIFEDIPINE ER
Extended-ReleaseANGITA PHARMA INC.
Other Products
NIFEDIPINE
AA PHARMA INC
ADALAT XL
BAYER 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
02442949
Strength
60MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
NIFEDIPINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-08-08
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
NIFEDIPINE ER has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
70MG · DIN 02299712
10MG · DIN 02447576
200MG · DIN 02385465
50MG · DIN 02451808
25MG · DIN 02451794
10MG · DIN 02451786
5MG · DIN 02385791
2.5MG · DIN 02385783
10MG · DIN 02385805
250MG · DIN 02401495
500MG · DIN 02401509
250MG · DIN 02401541