Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

PRADAXA

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

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 PRADAXA discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRADAXA 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 19, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PRADAXA not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file2 products
Affected strength150MG
Last updated2017-10-19

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

TEVA-DABIGATRAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

75MG · DIN 02463458

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-DABIGATRAN

APOTEX INC

75MG · DIN 02468891

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02358808

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-19

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Other Products from BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.