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Version v8-FR Version v2-FR
Language French French
Date Updated 2017-10-05 2017-03-23
Drug Identification Number 02262339 02262339
Brand name NIASPAN NIASPAN
Common or Proper name Extended-release niacin Extended-release niacin
Company Name SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
Ingredients NICOTINIC ACID NICOTINIC ACID
Strength(s) 1000MG 1000MG
Dosage form(s) TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)
Route of administration ORAL ORAL
Packaging size 30 Bottles of 30
ATC code C10AD C10AD
ATC description LIPID MODIFYING AGENTS, PLAIN LIPID MODIFYING AGENTS, PLAIN
Reason for shortage Other (Please describe in comments) Other (Please describe in comments)
Anticipated start date 2016-09-28 2016-09-28
Actual start date
Estimated end date Unknown Unknown
Actual end date 2017-06-30
Shortage status Resolved Actual shortage
Tier 3 Status No No
Company comments This product was discontinued on June 30, 2017. Please note that NIASPAN FCT® (extended-release film coated tablets) 500 mg and 1000 mg will remain on the market. Will be discontinued June 30, 2017. Please note that NIASPAN FCT® (extended-release film coated tablets) 500 mg and 1000 mg will remain on the market.
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