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Active Shortage

PMS-VALPROIC ACID

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 there a shortage of PMS-VALPROIC ACID in Canada?

Yes. PMS-VALPROIC ACID 250MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 26, 2026).

Why is PMS-VALPROIC ACID not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will PMS-VALPROIC ACID be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is June 1, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~8 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength250MG
Last updated2026-08-26

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

MYLAN-VALPROIC

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

250MG · DIN 02184648

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-VALPROIC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02100630

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-VALPROIC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02217414

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-VALPROIC-CAP 250MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02140047

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VALPROIC ACID

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02237830

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-VALPROIC ACID

DOMINION PHARMACAL

250MG · DIN 02231030

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Estimated Resolution

2027-06-01

~8 months remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02230768

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALPROIC ACID

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-26

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

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