Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

NIFEDIPINE ER

SIVEM 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 NIFEDIPINE ER discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NIFEDIPINE ER 30MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 10, 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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength30MG
Last updated2018-09-10

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

ADALAT XL TAB 30MG

MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION

30MG · DIN 01913131

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NIFEDIPINE-10 CAP 10MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 00782750

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-NIFEDIN CAP 5MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02047462

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ADALAT CAP 10MG

MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION

10MG · DIN 00557633

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ADALAT CAP 5MG

MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION

5MG · DIN 00613258

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEN NIFEDIPINE CAP 10MG USP

GENPHARM ULC

10MG · DIN 01946307

Different strengthDifferent 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

02442930

Strength

30MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NIFEDIPINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-10

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

NIFEDIPINE ER has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.