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Permanently Discontinued

PRO-DESVENLAFAXINE

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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 PRO-DESVENLAFAXINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRO-DESVENLAFAXINE 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 4, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PRO-DESVENLAFAXINE 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 file6 products
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2024-06-04

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

GD-DESVENLAFAXINE

GENMED A DIVISION OF PFIZER CANADA ULC

50MG · DIN 02441667

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRISTIQ

PFIZER CANADA ULC

50MG · DIN 02321092

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

INTELLI-DESVENLAFAXINE

INTELLIPHARMACEUTICS CORP

50MG · DIN 02469847

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP DESVENLAFAXINE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

50MG · DIN 02495139

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ DESVENLAFAXINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

50MG · DIN 02538415

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-DESVENLAFAXINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02458217

Same 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

02526913

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DESVENLAFAXINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-06-04

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons