Permanently Discontinued

PMS-NIFEDIPINE 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-NIFEDIPINE ER discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-NIFEDIPINE ER 60MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 15, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-NIFEDIPINE ER 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 · 5 same form & route

Affected strength60MG

Report last updated2021-10-15

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

NIFEDIPINE ER

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PRO DOC LIMITEE

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JAMP NIFEDIPINE ER

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60MG · DIN 02511711

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M-NIFEDIPINE ER

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MANTRA PHARMA INC

60MG · DIN 02511649

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AG-NIFEDIPINE ER

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ANGITA PHARMA INC.

60MG · DIN 02511460

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NIFEDIPINE

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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

02416301

Strength

60MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NIFEDIPINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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