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Shortage Avoided

PMS-ISMN

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-ISMN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-ISMN 60MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 4, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-ISMN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

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StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength60MG
Last updated2018-09-19

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02301288

Strength

60MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ISOSORBIDE-5-MONONITRATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-19

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

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