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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 · 1 same form & route

Affected strength250MG

Report last updated2017-10-27

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

APO-VALPROIC ACID

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02238048

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

DEPAKENE

BGP PHARMA ULC

250MG · DIN 00443832

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-VALPROIC ACID

PHARMASCIENCE INC

250MG · DIN 02236807

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ODAN-VALPROIC ACID

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

250MG · DIN 02549190

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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EPIVAL

BGP PHARMA ULC

500MG · DIN 00596434

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-DIVALPROEX

APOTEX INC

125MG · DIN 02239698

Different strengthDifferent 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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

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.

2026-08-26

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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