Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

ZOFRAN ODT

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 ODT discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ZOFRAN ODT 8MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 14, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ZOFRAN ODT 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
Last updated2023-03-14

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.

Other Products

ZOFRAN TAB 8MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

8MG · DIN 01925989

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ATHENA-ONDANSETRON ODT

ATHENA PHARMACEUTIQUES SAS

8MG · DIN 02444682

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ONDANSETRON

SANIS HEALTH INC

8MG · DIN 02421410

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IPG-ONDANSETRON

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

8MG · DIN 02304600

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-ONDANSETRON

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

8MG · DIN 02371758

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZOFRAN TAB 4MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

4MG · DIN 01925970

Different strengthDifferent 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

02239373

Strength

8MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ONDANSETRON

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-03-14

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons