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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-VALPROIC ACID

PHARMASCIENCE INC

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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

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength250MG

Last updated2017-10-27

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

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NOVO-VALPROIC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02100630

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RATIO-VALPROIC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02217414

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RATIO-VALPROIC-CAP 250MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02140047

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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VALPROIC ACID

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02237830

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DOM-VALPROIC ACID

DOMINION PHARMACAL

250MG · DIN 02231030

Same 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

02230768

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALPROIC ACID

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

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

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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