Permanently Discontinued

PMS-SITAGLIPTIN

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-SITAGLIPTIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-SITAGLIPTIN 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 12, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-SITAGLIPTIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength50MG

Report last updated2026-10-12

Checked by MedShort2026-10-17

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

JANUVIA

MERCK CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 02388847

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TARO-SITAGLIPTIN FUMARATE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

50MG · DIN 02531658

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

APO-SITAGLIPTIN

APOTEX INC

25MG · DIN 02428261

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRO-SITAGLIPTIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

100MG · DIN 02553392

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AG-SITAGLIPTIN

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

100MG · DIN 02535548

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MINT-SITAGLIPTIN

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

25MG · DIN 02553910

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02503859

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SITAGLIPTIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-12

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-SITAGLIPTIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-10-12

Resolved

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

AC&C TABLETS

DIN 02303299

ACET CODEINE 30

DIN 01999648

ACET CODEINE 60

DIN 01999656

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02025337

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02028174

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

650MG · DIN 02527901