Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

SANDOZ FINASTERIDE A

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 FINASTERIDE A discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ FINASTERIDE A 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 1, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ FINASTERIDE A 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 strength1MG
Last updated2023-07-01

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

PROPECIA

ORGANON CANADA INC.

1MG · DIN 02238213

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-FINASTERIDE 1MG

AURO PHARMA INC

1MG · DIN 02428148

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-FINASTERIDE HG

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

1MG · DIN 02392631

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PROSCAR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 02010909

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-FINASTERIDE

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

5MG · DIN 02455013

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RAN-FINASTERIDE

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 02371820

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

02339471

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FINASTERIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-07-01

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons