Permanently Discontinued

ZOFRAN

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

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 ZOFRAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ZOFRAN 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 8, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ZOFRAN 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 file6 products · 5 same form & route

Affected strength4MG

Report last updated2023-05-08

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

ACCEL-ONDANSETRON

ACCEL PHARMA INC

4MG · DIN 02478927

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ONDANSETRON

SANIS HEALTH INC

4MG · DIN 02421402

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MAR-ONDANSETRON

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

4MG · DIN 02371731

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MINT-ONDANSETRON

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

4MG · DIN 02305259

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

ONDISSOLVE ODF

TAKEDA CANADA INC

4MG · DIN 02389983

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NAT-ONDANSETRON

NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC

8MG · DIN 02417847

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02213567

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ONDANSETRON

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-05-08

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

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

10MG · DIN 02339528

2.5MG · DIN 02369257

5MG · DIN 02339501

7.5MG · DIN 02450267

2MG · DIN 02425645

3MG · DIN 02425653