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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-BUSPIRONE

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-BUSPIRONE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-BUSPIRONE 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 11, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-BUSPIRONE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2026-06-11

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

BUSPAR TAB 10MG

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

10MG · DIN 00603821

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-BUSPIRONE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02237858

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LINBUSPIRONE

LINSON PHARMA CO.

10MG · DIN 02176122

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-BUSPIRONE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

10MG · DIN 02232564

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-BUSPIRONE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

10MG · DIN 02230874

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BUSTAB

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

10MG · DIN 02231035

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

02231492

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-06-11

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

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