URSO DS
APTALIS PHARMA CANADA ULC
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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 URSO DS discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that URSO DS 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 11, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is URSO DS not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
PENDO-URSODIOL C
PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
DOM-URSODIOL C
DOMINION PHARMACAL
JAMP-URSODIOL
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
PMS-URSODIOL C
PHARMASCIENCE INC
NOVO-URSODIOL
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
MINT-URSODIOL
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS 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
02245894
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
URSODIOL
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2024-07-11
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.