TARO-WARFARIN
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
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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 TARO-WARFARIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-WARFARIN 2.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 2, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TARO-WARFARIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
MYLAN-WARFARIN
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
NU-WARFARIN
NU-PHARM INC
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NOVO-WARFARIN
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
WARFARIN
SANIS HEALTH INC
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
02242682
Strength
2.5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
WARFARIN SODIUM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-11-02
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
TARO-WARFARIN has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
2% · DIN 02247560
DIN 02315033
DIN 02230251
DIN 02304457
0.05% · DIN 00716618
0.1% · DIN 00716626
0.1% · DIN 00716634
0.05% · DIN 00716642
0.1% · DIN 00716650
1% · DIN 00812382
2% · DIN 00812374
1% · DIN 00812366