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QUETIAPINE XR
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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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 QUETIAPINE XR discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that QUETIAPINE XR 300MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 26, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is QUETIAPINE XR not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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What this means
Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?
It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.
What should I do?
If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.
DIN
02417383
Strength
300MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
QUETIAPINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-05-18
Reason for Shortage
Demand increase for the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
QUETIAPINE XR has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
70MG · DIN 02299712
10MG · DIN 02447576
200MG · DIN 02385465
25MG · DIN 02451794
50MG · DIN 02451808
10MG · DIN 02451786
5MG · DIN 02385791
2.5MG · DIN 02385783
10MG · DIN 02385805
250MG · DIN 02401495
500MG · DIN 02401509
250MG · DIN 02401541