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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v2 | 2017-03-23 | French | Compare |
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v4 | 2017-03-23 | French | Compare |
v5 | 2017-04-03 | English | Compare |
v6 | 2017-04-03 | English | Compare |
v7 | 2017-04-03 | French | Compare |
v8 | 2017-10-05 | English | Compare |
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