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Permanently Discontinued

URSO

APTALIS PHARMA CANADA ULC

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 URSO discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that URSO 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 6, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is URSO 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 file4 products
Affected strength250MG
Report last updated2023-01-06
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

PMS-URSODIOL C

PHARMASCIENCE INC

250MG · DIN 02273497

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

GLN-URSODIOL

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 02426919

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NRA-URSODIOL

NORA PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02544024

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-URSODIOL

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

500MG · DIN 02472406

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

02238984

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

URSODIOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-01-06

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Other Products from APTALIS PHARMA CANADA ULC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.