RITALIN 10MG
NOVARTIS 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 RITALIN 10MG discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RITALIN 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 11, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is RITALIN 10MG not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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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
00005606
Strength
10MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2022-05-11
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from NOVARTIS 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.
10MG · DIN 02339528
2.5MG · DIN 02369257
5MG · DIN 02339501
7.5MG · DIN 02450267
2MG · DIN 02425645
3MG · DIN 02425653
5MG · DIN 02425661
140MG · DIN 02487306
70MG · DIN 02479613
0.1% · DIN 00893560
100MG · DIN 02381559
1000MG · DIN 02381567