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Permanently Discontinued

NOLVADEX-D TAB 20MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

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 NOLVADEX-D TAB 20MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NOLVADEX-D TAB 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 22, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NOLVADEX-D TAB 20MG 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 strength20MG
Last updated2023-03-22

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

MYLAN-TAMOXIFEN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02089858

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TAMONE TAB 20MG

ADRIA LABORATORIES OF CANADA LTD.

20MG · DIN 00810452

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TAMOPLEX TAB 20MG

DUPONT MERCK PHARMA INC.

20MG · DIN 01951947

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TAMOFEN 20

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 01926632

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PENTA-TAMOXIFEN TABLETS

PENTAPHARM LTD.

20MG · DIN 02232552

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-TAMOXIFEN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

20MG · DIN 02237460

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

02048485

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TAMOXIFEN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-03-22

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons