SANDOZ DILTIAZEM T
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
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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 SANDOZ DILTIAZEM T discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ DILTIAZEM T has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 1, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is SANDOZ DILTIAZEM T 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.
Other Products
CARDIZEM INJECTABLE LIQ 5MG/ML
LABS NORDIC LABORATORIES INC. - SUBSIDARY OF M.M.D.C.
CARDIZEM SR 60MG
Extended-ReleaseBIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION
CARDIZEM SR 90MG
Extended-ReleaseBIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION
NU-DILTIAZ TAB 60MG
NU-PHARM INC
CARDIZEM SR 120MG
Extended-ReleaseBIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION
DILTIAZEM-60 TAB 60MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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
02245922
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-04-01
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
200MG · DIN 02243098
5MG · DIN 02269198
500MCG · DIN 02248181
250MG · DIN 02242971
50MG · DIN 02242325
DIN 02495929
DIN 02495910
DIN 02495937
250MG · DIN 02246533
1MG · DIN 02548968
10MG · DIN 02513420
10MG · DIN 02236759