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Permanently Discontinued

RAPAFLO

ALLERGAN INC

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 RAPAFLO discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RAPAFLO 8MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 14, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RAPAFLO 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 strength8MG
Last updated2022-11-14

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

AURO-SILODOSIN

AURO PHARMA INC

8MG · DIN 02478528

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SANDOZ SILODOSIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

4MG · DIN 02475421

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP SILODOSIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

4MG · DIN 02539519

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SILODOSIN

SANIS HEALTH INC

4MG · DIN 02565978

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-SILODOSIN

APOTEX INC

4MG · DIN 02479850

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-SILODOSIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

4MG · DIN 02517779

Different 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

02361671

Strength

8MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SILODOSIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-11-14

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons