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RAN-QUETIAPINE
RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
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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 RAN-QUETIAPINE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RAN-QUETIAPINE 300MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 29, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is RAN-QUETIAPINE 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
02397129
Strength
300MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
QUETIAPINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-02-15
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
RAN-QUETIAPINE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 02285630
20MG · DIN 02285622
25MCG · DIN 02330113
75MCG · DIN 02330148
50MCG · DIN 02330121
100MCG · DIN 02330156
12MCG · DIN 02330105
100MG · DIN 02319055
400MG · DIN 02319071
10MG · DIN 02421364
500MG · DIN 02269031
850MG · DIN 02269058