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 200MG 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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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.
⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.
Closest Matches
SEROQUEL
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
ACCEL-QUETIAPINE
ACCEL PHARMA INC
Other Products
SANDOZ QUETIAPINE XR
Extended-ReleaseSANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
SANDOZ QUETIAPINE XRT
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
QUETIAPINE XR
Extended-ReleasePRO DOC LIMITEE
TEVA-QUETIAPINE XR
Extended-ReleaseTEVA CANADA LIMITED
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
02397110
Strength
200MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
QUETIAPINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-03-29
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
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