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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-FLUOXETINE

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-FLUOXETINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-FLUOXETINE 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 28, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-FLUOXETINE 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 strength20MG
Last updated2025-05-28

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

DOM-FLUOXETINE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

20MG · DIN 02177625

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FLUOXETINE

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02192764

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-FLUOXETINE - CAP 20MG

PHARMEL INC

20MG · DIN 02223503

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FLUOXETINE-20 - CAP

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02220148

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-FLUOXETINE

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02216361

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

STCC-FLUOXETINE - CAP 20MG

STCC INC.

20MG · DIN 02155834

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

02216590

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FLUOXETINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-05-28

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons