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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-PAROXETINE

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 there a shortage of TEVA-PAROXETINE in Canada?

Yes. TEVA-PAROXETINE 30MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated February 5, 2026).

Why is TEVA-PAROXETINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will TEVA-PAROXETINE be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength30MG
Last updated2019-12-09

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

APO-PAROXETINE

APOTEX INC

30MG · DIN 02240909

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-PAROXETINE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

30MG · DIN 02248449

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-PAROXETINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

30MG · DIN 02247812

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRO-PAROXETINE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02248914

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PAROXETINE

MELIAPHARM INC

20MG · DIN 02248451

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ PAROXETINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

20MG · DIN 02254751

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

02248558

Strength

30MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PAROXETINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-12-09

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

TEVA-PAROXETINE has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.