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Permanently Discontinued

TEMAZEPAM

AA PHARMA 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 TEMAZEPAM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEMAZEPAM 15MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 14, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEMAZEPAM 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 strength15MG
Last updated2019-01-14

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

RESTORIL

AA PHARMA INC

15MG · DIN 00604453

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-TEMAZEPAM - 15MG

PHARMASCIENCE INC

15MG · DIN 02229455

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEN-TEMAZEPAM 15MG

GENPHARM ULC

15MG · DIN 02231615

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-TEMAZEPAM

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

15MG · DIN 02243023

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CO TEMAZEPAM CAPSULES 15MG

COBALT PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY

15MG · DIN 02244814

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PENTA-TEMAZEPAM CAPSULES

PENTAPHARM LTD.

15MG · DIN 02239071

Same 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

02225964

Strength

15MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TEMAZEPAM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-01-14

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons