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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-MELOXICAM

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-MELOXICAM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-MELOXICAM 15MG 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-MELOXICAM 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 strength15MG
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

DOM-MELOXICAM

DOMINION PHARMACAL

15MG · DIN 02248606

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-MELOXICAM

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02248031

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-MELOXICAM

PHARMEL INC

15MG · DIN 02248608

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACT MELOXICAM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02250020

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MELOXICAM

SANIS HEALTH INC

15MG · DIN 02353156

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

AURO-MELOXICAM

AURO PHARMA INC

7.5MG · DIN 02390884

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

02248268

Strength

15MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MELOXICAM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons