Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-HALOPERIDOL

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-HALOPERIDOL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-HALOPERIDOL 20MG 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-HALOPERIDOL 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 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

RATIO-HALOPERIDOL TAB 5MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

5MG · DIN 00647969

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-HALOPERIDOL TAB 1MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 00552143

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HALOPERIDOL TAB 0.5MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

.5MG · DIN 00587796

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HALOPERIDOL TAB 5MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

5MG · DIN 00761753

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-HALOPERIDOL TAB 0.5MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

.5MG · DIN 00552135

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HALOPERIDOL-10 TAB 10MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 00761761

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

00768820

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

HALOPERIDOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-10-26

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons