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

PREVEX B

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

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 PREVEX B discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PREVEX B has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 24, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PREVEX B not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Last updated2017-11-24

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

BETNOVATE LOT 0.1%

GLAXO CANADA INC

.1% · DIN 00011940

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

BETNOVATE 1/2 LOT 0.05%

GLAXO CANADA INC

.05% · DIN 00011932

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

DIPROSONE

ORGANON CANADA INC.

0.05% · DIN 00323071

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

BEBEN GEL 0.025%

PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC.

0.025% · DIN 00335347

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

VALISONE

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

0.1% · DIN 00027944

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

CELESTONE REPETABS 1MG

SCHERING-PLOUGH CANADA INC

1MG · DIN 00176834

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

00804541

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-11-24

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues