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

PMS-LORAZEPAM TAB 0.5MG

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-LORAZEPAM TAB 0.5MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-LORAZEPAM TAB 0.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-LORAZEPAM TAB 0.5MG 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 strength0.5MG
Last updated2021-10-27

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

PRO-LORAZEPAM

PRO DOC LIMITEE

0.5MG · DIN 00655643

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ATIVAN SUBL TAB 0.5MG

WYETH LTD.

0.5MG · DIN 00722138

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ATIVAN SUBL TAB 1MG

WYETH LTD.

1MG · DIN 00557757

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TEVA-LORAZEPAM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

2MG · DIN 00637750

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ATIVAN TAB 1MG

WYETH LTD.

1MG · DIN 00348325

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ATIVAN TAB 0.5MG

WYETH LTD.

.5MG · DIN 00399124

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

00728187

Strength

0.5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LORAZEPAM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons