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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-PIOGLITAZONE

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-PIOGLITAZONE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-PIOGLITAZONE 45MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 13, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength45MG
Last updated2018-02-13

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

TEVA-PIOGLITAZONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

45MG · DIN 02302896

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-PIOGLITAZONE

PHARMEL INC

45MG · DIN 02307723

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-PIOGLITAZONE

APOTEX INC

45MG · DIN 02302977

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SANDOZ PIOGLITAZONE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

30MG · DIN 02297914

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VAN-PIOGLITAZONE

VANC PHARMACEUTICALS INC

15MG · DIN 02434121

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RAN-PIOGLITAZONE

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

30MG · DIN 02375869

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

02303140

Strength

45MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PIOGLITAZONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-02-13

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)