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

SENSIPAR

AMGEN 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 SENSIPAR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SENSIPAR 60MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 19, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SENSIPAR 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 strength60MG
Last updated2024-09-19

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.

Other Products

CINACALCET

JUBILANT GENERICS LIMITED

90MG · DIN 02463830

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP CINACALCET TABLETS

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

90MG · DIN 02500116

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-CINACALCET

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

30MG · DIN 02480298

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRIVA-CINACALCET

PHARMAPAR INC

30MG · DIN 02499355

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

REDDY-CINACALCET

DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

30MG · DIN 02472538

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-CINACALCET

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

30MG · DIN 02567091

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

02257149

Strength

60MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CINACALCET

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-09-19

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons