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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-VALPROIC ACID E.C.

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 E.C. in Canada?

Yes. PMS-VALPROIC ACID E.C. 500MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 26, 2025).

Why is PMS-VALPROIC ACID E.C. not available?

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

When will PMS-VALPROIC ACID E.C. be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength500MG

Report last updated2021-10-27

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

Other Products

JAMP DIVALPROEX

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

500MG · DIN 02551160

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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EPIVAL

BGP PHARMA ULC

250MG · DIN 00596426

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DEPAKENE

BGP PHARMA ULC

250MG · DIN 00443832

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-VALPROIC ACID

PHARMASCIENCE INC

250MG · DIN 02236807

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-VALPROIC ACID

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02238048

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MYLAN-DIVALPROEX

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

125MG · DIN 02458926

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

02229628

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALPROIC ACID

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-VALPROIC ACID E.C. 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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