Active Shortage

RIVA-VERAPAMIL SR

LABORATOIRE RIVA 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 there a shortage of RIVA-VERAPAMIL SR in Canada?

Yes. RIVA-VERAPAMIL SR 240MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is RIVA-VERAPAMIL SR not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will RIVA-VERAPAMIL SR be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file4 products · 2 same form & route

Affected strength240MG

Report last updated2017-10-05

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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.

Other Products

AA-VERAP

AA PHARMA INC

80MG · DIN 00782483

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Compare these two →

ISOPTIN SR

Extended-Release

BGP PHARMA ULC

120MG · DIN 01907123

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Compare these two →

MYLAN-VERAPAMIL SR

Extended-Release

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

120MG · DIN 02210347

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Compare these two →

VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

2.5MG · DIN 02166739

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

Compare these two →

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02248082

Strength

240MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗