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Permanently Discontinued

SANDOZ RIVASTIGMINE

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 RIVASTIGMINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ RIVASTIGMINE 6MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 26, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ 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 strength6MG
Last updated2025-06-26

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

RATIO-RIVASTIGMINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

6MG · DIN 02311313

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

EXELON

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

4.5MG · DIN 02242117

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-RIVASTIGMINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

4.5MG · DIN 02306050

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-RIVASTIGMINE

APOTEX INC

1.5MG · DIN 02336715

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE CAPSULES

DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

6.0MG · DIN 02375753

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MED-RIVASTIGMINE

GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC

4.5MG · DIN 02401630

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

02324601

Strength

6MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RIVASTIGMINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-06-26

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

SANDOZ RIVASTIGMINE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.