VESICARE
ASTELLAS PHARMA CANADA INC
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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 VESICARE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that VESICARE 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 18, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is VESICARE 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.
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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
02277263
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
SOLIFENACIN SUCCINATE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-12-18
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from ASTELLAS PHARMA CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
3MG · DIN 02145820
1MG · DIN 02296470
5MG · DIN 02296489
3MG · DIN 02331667
0.5MG · DIN 02296462
50MG · DIN 02241630
25MG · DIN 02402874
50MG · DIN 02402882
0.5MG · DIN 02243144
1MG · DIN 02175991
5MG · DIN 02175983
5MG · DIN 02176009