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

PRO-VERAPAMIL SR

PRO DOC LIMITEE

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-VERAPAMIL SR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRO-VERAPAMIL SR 180MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 8, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PRO-VERAPAMIL SR 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 strength180MG
Last updated2017-05-08

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

NOVO-VERAMIL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

80MG · DIN 00812331

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-VERAPAMIL TAB 120MG

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

120MG · DIN 02028611

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-VERAPAMIL - 120MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

120MG · DIN 00867373

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VERAPAMIL TAB 80MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

80MG · DIN 00871028

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-VERAP TAB 80MG

NU-PHARM INC

80MG · DIN 00886033

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ISOPTIN TAB 80MG

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, LIMITED

80MG · DIN 00554316

Different strengthDifferent 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

02324164

Strength

180MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-05-08

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons