TEVA-QUETIAPINE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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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-QUETIAPINE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-QUETIAPINE 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 19, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TEVA-QUETIAPINE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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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
AURO-QUETIAPINE
AURO PHARMA INC
Other Products
SEROQUEL
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
MINT-QUETIAPINE
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
PRO-QUETIAPINE
PRO DOC LIMITEE
QUETIAPINE
SANIS HEALTH INC
RIVA-QUETIAPINE
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
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
02284235
Strength
25MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
QUETIAPINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-10-19
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
TEVA-QUETIAPINE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02143933
DIN 00834319
3.5MG · DIN 02438399
0.5MG · DIN 02301407
100MG · DIN 02420155
200MG · DIN 02420163
750MG · DIN 02247341
500MG · DIN 02247340
250MG · DIN 02247339
75MG · DIN 02303027
180MG · DIN 02370638
300MG · DIN 02370654