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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-DIVALPROEX

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-DIVALPROEX discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-DIVALPROEX 125MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 26, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-DIVALPROEX 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 strength125MG
Last updated2019-10-26

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.

Other Products

EPIVAL

BGP PHARMA ULC

125MG · DIN 00596418

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-DIVALPROEX

APOTEX INC

125MG · DIN 02239698

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DEPAKENE CAP 500MG

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00507989

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-VALPROIC

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

250MG · DIN 02184648

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-VALPROIC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02100630

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ VALPROIC

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

500MG · DIN 02239713

Different 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

02239701

Strength

125MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALPROIC ACID

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-10-26

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons