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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 8MG 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
Affected strength8MG
Report last updated2023-05-08
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

MAR-ONDANSETRON

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

8MG · DIN 02371758

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MYLAN-ONDANSETRON

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

4MG · DIN 02297868

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NAT-ONDANSETRON

NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC

4MG · DIN 02417839

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ ONDANSETRON

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

4MG · DIN 02274310

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-ONDANSETRON

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

4MG · DIN 02313685

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ONDANSETRON

SANIS HEALTH INC

4MG · DIN 02421402

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

02213575

Strength

8MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ONDANSETRON

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-05-08

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons