Permanently Discontinued

PMS-CARBAMAZEPINE-CR

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-CARBAMAZEPINE-CR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-CARBAMAZEPINE-CR 400MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 23, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-CARBAMAZEPINE-CR 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 strength400MG

Last updated2021-04-23

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

DOM-CARBAMAZEPINE CR

DOMINION PHARMACAL

400MG · DIN 02238223

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TARO-CARBAMAZEPINE CR

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

400MG · DIN 02237908

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PHL-CARBAMAZEPINE CR

PHARMEL INC

400MG · DIN 02238641

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

PMS-CARBAMAZEPINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

200MG · DIN 00667110

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEGRETOL

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 00010405

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEGRETOL CR

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 00773611

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02231544

Strength

400MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CARBAMAZEPINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-04-23

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-CARBAMAZEPINE-CR has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2018-09-20

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2017-10-11

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

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DIN 02303299

ACET CODEINE 30

DIN 01999648

ACET CODEINE 60

DIN 01999656

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02028174

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02025337

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

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