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NITROGLYCERIN

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Nitrolingual Pumpspray · PIN 09858317 · 0.4mg/Metered Dose · Sp-180 Dose Pk

Temporary benefitOntario PIN; no Health Canada record under this code
StatusTemporary benefit
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Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.

No Health Canada record under this code: Ontario lists it under a product identification number (PIN), not a DIN. Health Canada record for this brand: DIN 02231441 (Marketed, 2026-07-16) Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=50758

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No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
Nitrolingual Pumpspray · DIN 09858317 Manufacturer: Juno Pharmaceuticals Corp.; listing date 2023-11-30 No Health Canada record under this code: Ontario lists it under a product identification number (PIN), not a DIN. Health Canada record for this brand: DIN 02231441 (Marketed, 2026-07-16) Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=50758
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Nitrolingual Pumpspray: Formulary list price $8.4200/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $8.4200 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Ontario PIN; see Health Canada brand lookup · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 09858317)

Source record
DIN 09858317: Nitrolingual Pumpspray Raw flags: sec3c=Y Item: 241200111; group id 369; item number 0866; lccId None; manufacturer id JUN Source form: Sp-180 Dose Pk; strength: 0.4mg/Metered Dose Recorded listing: Temporary benefit (shortage substitute) Source prices (unrounded): $8.4200; ministry $8.4200 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=09858317 Health Canada record for this brand: DIN 02231441 (Marketed, 2026-07-16) Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=50758
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=09858317
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Other drugs in the same formulary class (24:12 Vasodilating Drugs) and how they are covered

Matched class: 24:12 Vasodilating Drugs

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 24:12 Vasodilating Drugs

ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE

· 6 products · General benefit (3), Listed, not a benefit (3) · strengths: 5mg, 10mg, 30mg · SL Tab, Tab

DIPYRIDAMOLE & ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

· 2 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), Limited Use, codes 349 (1) · strengths: 200mg/25mg · Cap

NIMODIPINE

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 42, 43 · strengths: 30mg · Tab

VERICIGUAT

· 3 products · Limited Use, codes 685 · strengths: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg · Tab

AMBRISENTAN

· 7 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 5mg, 10mg · Tab

BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE

· 24 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 8mg, 16mg, 24mg · Tab

BOSENTAN MONOHYDRATE

· 14 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 62.5mg, 125mg · Tab

DIPYRIDAMOLE

· 6 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 25mg, 50mg, 75mg · Tab

ISOSORBIDE-5-MONONITRATE

· 3 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 60mg · ER Tab

RIOCIGUAT

· 10 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 0.5mg, 1.5mg, 1mg, 2.5mg, 2mg · Tab

TADALAFIL

· 73 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (72), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit; DIN status E (meaning unconfirmed); confirm discontinuation/availability with Health Canada (1) · strengths: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg · Tab

VARDENAFIL HCL

· 16 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 10mg, 5mg, 20mg · Orally Disintergrating Tab, Tab Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 24:12
Full class listing Related classes: 24:04 Cardiac Drugs, 24:06 Antilipemic Drugs, 24:08 Hypotensive Drugs (For Diuretics See 40:28), 24:32 Renin-Angiotensin Aldosterone Inhibitors Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
What the Health Canada label says it is for
INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USE NITROSTAT (nitroglycerin sublingual tablets) are indicated for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00070110.PDF PM date: March 27, 2023 Source product: NITROSTAT; DIN 00037613; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.