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.
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
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Other Products
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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.
DIN
02229628
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE (ENTERIC-COATED)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
VALPROIC ACID
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-09-26
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
PMS-VALPROIC ACID E.C. has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
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.
DIN 02303299
DIN 01999648
DIN 01999656
DIN 02028174
DIN 02025337
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
81MG · DIN 02244993
81MG · DIN 02394790
80MG · DIN 02009013
80MG · DIN 02238545
40MG · DIN 02399393