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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-METHYLPHENIDATE ER

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-METHYLPHENIDATE ER discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-METHYLPHENIDATE ER 27MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 17, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-METHYLPHENIDATE ER not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 4 same form & route
Affected strength27MG
Report last updated2020-06-17
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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Closest Matches

ACT METHYLPHENIDATE ER

Extended-Release

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

27MG · DIN 02441942

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PMS-METHYLPHENIDATE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

20MG · DIN 00585009

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-METHYLPHENIDATE

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02249332

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AA-METHYLPHENIDATE SR

Extended-Release

AA PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02266687

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CONCERTA

JANSSEN INC

54MG · DIN 02247734

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-METHYLPHENIDATE ER

Extended-Release

APOTEX INC

54MG · DIN 02330377

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

02413736

Strength

27MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-06-17

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons