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Active Shortage

TAMSULOSIN CR

SANIS HEALTH 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 there a shortage of TAMSULOSIN CR in Canada?

Yes. TAMSULOSIN CR 0.4MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 19, 2024).

Why is TAMSULOSIN CR not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will TAMSULOSIN CR be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength0.4MG
Last updated2024-11-19

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.

Closest Matches

TAMSULOSIN CR

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.4MG · DIN 02429667

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AVA-TAMSULOSIN CR

AVANSTRA INC

0.4MG · DIN 02366231

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-TAMSULOSIN CR

APOTEX INC

0.4MG · DIN 02362406

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NB-TAMSULOSIN CR

NB PHARMA INC.

0.4MG · DIN 02568721

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ TAMSULOSIN CR

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.4MG · DIN 02340208

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-TAMSULOSIN CR

AURO PHARMA INC

0.4MG · DIN 02545179

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02427117

Strength

0.4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-11-19

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.