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

ORAP

AA PHARMA 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 ORAP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ORAP 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 6, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ORAP 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 file3 products
Affected strength2MG
Last updated2020-08-06

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

ORAP TAB 10MG

MCNEIL PHARMACEUTICAL, DIVISION OF ORTHO-MCNEIL INC.

10MG · DIN 00573817

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-PIMOZIDE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

10MG · DIN 02239831

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PIMOZIDE

AA PHARMA INC

4MG · DIN 02245433

Different 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

00313815

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PIMOZIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-08-06

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons