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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-AMITRIPTYLINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TEVA-AMITRIPTYLINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-AMITRIPTYLINE 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 24, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-AMITRIPTYLINE 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 strength50MG
Last updated2020-10-24

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

AMITRIPTYLINE HCL TAB 50MG

D.C. LABS LIMITED

50MG · DIN 00377899

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-AMITRIPTYLINE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00456349

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ELAVIL TABLET 50MG

1560678 ONTARIO INC.

50MG · DIN 00016349

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-TRIPTYN TAB 50MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

50MG · DIN 00037427

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ELAVIL TABLET 75MG

1560678 ONTARIO INC.

75MG · DIN 00354295

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-TRIPTYN TAB 25MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

25MG · DIN 00037419

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

02326078

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-10-24

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

TEVA-AMITRIPTYLINE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.