Drug Shortage Report for NIASPAN
| Report ID | 4036 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02262347 |
| Brand name | NIASPAN |
| Common or Proper name | Extended-release niacin |
| Company Name | SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC |
| Market Status | CANCELLED POST MARKET |
| Active Ingredient(s) | NICOTINIC ACID |
| Strength(s) | 500MG |
| Dosage form(s) | TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) |
| Route of administration | ORAL |
| Packaging size | 30 |
| ATC code | C10AD |
| ATC description | LIPID MODIFYING AGENTS, PLAIN |
| Reason for shortage | Other (Please describe in comments) |
| Anticipated start date | 2016-09-28 |
| Actual start date | |
| Estimated end date | Unknown |
| Actual end date | 2017-03-31 |
| Shortage status | Resolved |
| Updated date | 2017-10-05 |
| Company comments | This product was discontinued on March 31, 2017. Please note that NIASPAN FCT® (extended-release film coated tablets) 500 mg and 1000 mg will remain on the market. |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 7025 LANGER DRIVE, SUITE 301 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO CANADA L5N 0E8 |
| Company contact information | Customer Service 1-888-363-0205 or csrsunovion@accuristix.com |
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| v9 | 2017-10-05 | French | Compare |
| v8 | 2017-10-05 | English | Compare |
| v7 | 2017-04-03 | French | Compare |
| v6 | 2017-04-03 | English | Compare |
| v5 | 2017-04-03 | English | Compare |
| v4 | 2017-03-23 | French | Compare |
| v3 | 2017-03-23 | English | Compare |
| v2 | 2017-03-23 | French | Compare |
| v1 | 2017-03-23 | English | Compare |
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