Permanently Discontinued

SEGLUROMET

MERCK CANADA 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 SEGLUROMET discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SEGLUROMET 2.5MG 1000MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 4, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SEGLUROMET not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength2.5MG 1000MG

Last updated2021-02-04

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

02476223

Strength

2.5MG 1000MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ERTUGLIFLOZIN METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-02-04

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

40MG · DIN 00782327

20MG · DIN 02483548

10MG · DIN 02483513

15MG · DIN 02483521

100MG · DIN 02451816

50MG · DIN 02244265