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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-BISOPROLOL

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-BISOPROLOL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-BISOPROLOL 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 7, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-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 strength10MG
Report last updated2017-04-07
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

APO-BISOPROLOL

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02256177

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BISOPROLOL

SANIS HEALTH INC

10MG · DIN 02391597

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-BISOPROLOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02267489

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-BISOPROLOL

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 02307006

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ BISOPROLOL TABLETS

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02494043

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRZ-BISOPROLOL

PHARMARIS CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02541408

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

02302640

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BISOPROLOL FUMARATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-04-07

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons