Permanently Discontinued

RIVASTIGMINE

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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 RIVASTIGMINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RIVASTIGMINE 4.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 5, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RIVASTIGMINE 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 strength4.5MG

Last updated2025-04-05

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

EXELON

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

4.5MG · DIN 02242117

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-RIVASTIGMINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

4.5MG · DIN 02306050

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MED-RIVASTIGMINE

GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC

4.5MG · DIN 02401630

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MYLAN-RIVASTIGMINE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

4.5MG · DIN 02332825

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AURO-RIVASTIGMINE

AURO PHARMA INC

4.5MG · DIN 02427583

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PHL-RIVASTIGMINE

PHARMEL INC

4.5MG · DIN 02308185

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02417014

Strength

4.5MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RIVASTIGMINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-04-05

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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