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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-DICLOFENAC-K

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-DICLOFENAC-K discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-DICLOFENAC-K 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 20, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-DICLOFENAC-K 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 updated2025-03-20

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

VOLTAREN RAPIDE

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 00881635

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-DICLOFENAC-K 50MG TABLETS

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

50MG · DIN 02240728

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DICLOFENAC K

SANIS HEALTH INC

50MG · DIN 02351684

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-DICLO RAPIDE

NU-PHARM INC

50MG · DIN 02336413

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NTP-DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02346281

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-DICLOFENAC POWDER

APOTEX INC

50MG · DIN 02567768

Same strengthDifferent 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

02239355

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-03-20

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

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