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Colace · DIN 02086018 Manufacturer: WellSpring Pharmaceutical Canada Corp.; listing date 1998-11-19 Health Canada: Marketed since 2024-11-29 · brand COLACE SYRUP · ATC A06AA02 DOCUSATE SODIUM · form Syrup · route Oral · ingredients DOCUSATE SODIUM 20 MG/5ML · company Pharmascience inc · schedule Non-prescription drugs

DIN 02086018: Colace Raw flags: sec3=Y Item: 561200009; group id 649; item number 1630; lccId None; manufacturer id WEL Source form: O/L; strength: 4mg/mL Recorded listing: General benefit Source prices (unrounded): $0.0238; ministry $0.0238 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02086018 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=28280

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=02086018

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Colace · DIN 02090163 Manufacturer: WellSpring Pharmaceutical Canada Corp.; listing date 1998-11-19 Health Canada: Marketed since 2024-11-19 · brand COLACE · ATC A06AA02 DOCUSATE SODIUM · form Solution · route Oral · ingredients DOCUSATE SODIUM 10 MG/ML · company Pharmascience inc · schedule Non-prescription drugs

DIN 02090163: Colace Raw flags: sec3=Y Item: 561200010; group id 649; item number 1631; lccId None; manufacturer id WEL Source form: O/L; strength: 10mg/mL Recorded listing: General benefit Source prices (unrounded): $0.1813; ministry $0.1813 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02090163 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=28453

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=02090163

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Colace · DIN 02106256 Manufacturer: WellSpring Pharmaceutical Canada Corp.; listing date 2006-04-19 Health Canada: Marketed since 2024-12-24 · brand COLACE CAPSULES · ATC A06AA02 DOCUSATE SODIUM · form Capsule · route Oral · ingredients DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 MG · company Pharmascience inc · schedule Non-prescription drugs

DIN 02106256: Colace Raw flags: sec3=Y, selfMed=Y Item: 561200008; group id 649; item number 1629; lccId None; manufacturer id WEL Source form: Cap; strength: 100mg Recorded listing: General benefit; self-medication (OTC-type) product Source prices (unrounded): $0.1342; ministry $0.0328 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02106256 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=29540

Interchangeable products

Docusate Sodium · DIN 00716731 · $0.0328 Jamp-Docusate Sodium · DIN 02245946 · $0.0328 Soflax · DIN 01994344 · $0.0328

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=02106256

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Lowest DBP recovery rule under medically necessary no-substitution claims: 6.2 Medically Necessary "No Substitution" Claims The Side Effect Reporting Form will not have to be renewed. However, the pharmacy must maintain a copy of the prescription that contains a direction that there be no substitution and the required Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form (completed and signed by the prescriber). The prescriber must write “No Substitution” or “No Sub” on renewal or subsequent new written prescriptions, and indicate “No Substitution” on subsequent new oral prescriptions. The dispenser will be reimbursed the DBP plus a mark-up and the lesser of the posted usual and customary fee or the ODB dispensing fee minus the applicable ODB co-payment amount. Where a completed Side Effect Reporting Form is not available at the pharmacy during an inspection, the difference between the cost of the higher-cost product and the lowest DBP listed for the interchangeable category will be recovered. (ontario.ca, Revision #17; 2026-08-03 ↗) 6.2 Medically Necessary "No Substitution" Claims The Ministry will provide reimbursement of a higher-cost interchangeable product in medically necessary circumstances where a patient has experienced a significant adverse reaction with two (2) lower-cost interchangeable drug products, where available. When a prescriber identifies a patient for which it is medically necessary that a higher cost interchangeable product be provided, the prescriber must: • Complete, sign and forward to the pharmacist a copy of the Health Canada side effect reporting form for each lower-cost interchangeable drug product trialed (Side Effect Reporting Form[s]); and • Write “No Substitution” or “No Sub” on a written prescription or indicate “No Substitution” to the pharmacist in the case of a verbal prescription. The prescriber should keep a copy of the completed form in the patient’s record for future use and reference. In the case of a written prescription, when the pharmacist or dispensing physician receives a prescription with the written notation “No Substitution” or “No Sub”, reimbursement will be provided for the higher-cost interchangeable product only if the prescription is accompanied by a completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form for each of the lower-cost interchangeable drug products trialed. This form must be completely filled out noting the details of the adverse reaction and signed by the prescriber. In the case of a verbal prescription, the prescriber must satisfy the operator of the pharmacy or dispensing physician that a completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form for each of the lower-cost interchangeable drug products trialed has been completed and signed by the prescriber. A written record of this verbal prescription and the completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form must be received by the pharmacy prior to claim submission. Upon receipt, the pharmacist must: • Fax, submit online or mail the completed and signed form to Health Canada’s Canada Vigilance Program; and • Retain his or her copy of the completed and signed Side Effect Reporting Form. (ontario.ca, Revision #17; 2026-08-03 ↗)

Docusate Sodium · DIN 00716731 Manufacturer: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Marketed since 2010-12-18 · brand TARO-DOCUSATE · ATC A06AA02 DOCUSATE SODIUM · form Capsule · route Oral · ingredients DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 MG · company Taro pharmaceuticals inc · schedule Non-prescription drugs

DIN 00716731: Docusate Sodium Raw flags: sec3=Y, selfMed=Y Item: 561200008; group id 649; item number 1629; lccId None; manufacturer id TAR Source form: Cap; strength: 100mg Recorded listing: General benefit; self-medication (OTC-type) product Source prices (unrounded): $0.0328; ministry $0.0328 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=00716731 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=8974

Interchangeable products

Colace · DIN 02106256 · $0.0328 Jamp-Docusate Sodium · DIN 02245946 · $0.0328 Soflax · DIN 01994344 · $0.0328

Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2025-11-18); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=00716731

Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Lowest DBP recovery rule under medically necessary no-substitution claims: 6.2 Medically Necessary "No Substitution" Claims The Side Effect Reporting Form will not have to be renewed. However, the pharmacy must maintain a copy of the prescription that contains a direction that there be no substitution and the required Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form (completed and signed by the prescriber). The prescriber must write “No Substitution” or “No Sub” on renewal or subsequent new written prescriptions, and indicate “No Substitution” on subsequent new oral prescriptions. The dispenser will be reimbursed the DBP plus a mark-up and the lesser of the posted usual and customary fee or the ODB dispensing fee minus the applicable ODB co-payment amount. Where a completed Side Effect Reporting Form is not available at the pharmacy during an inspection, the difference between the cost of the higher-cost product and the lowest DBP listed for the interchangeable category will be recovered. (ontario.ca, Revision #17; 2026-08-03 ↗) 6.2 Medically Necessary "No Substitution" Claims The Ministry will provide reimbursement of a higher-cost interchangeable product in medically necessary circumstances where a patient has experienced a significant adverse reaction with two (2) lower-cost interchangeable drug products, where available. When a prescriber identifies a patient for which it is medically necessary that a higher cost interchangeable product be provided, the prescriber must: • Complete, sign and forward to the pharmacist a copy of the Health Canada side effect reporting form for each lower-cost interchangeable drug product trialed (Side Effect Reporting Form[s]); and • Write “No Substitution” or “No Sub” on a written prescription or indicate “No Substitution” to the pharmacist in the case of a verbal prescription. The prescriber should keep a copy of the completed form in the patient’s record for future use and reference. In the case of a written prescription, when the pharmacist or dispensing physician receives a prescription with the written notation “No Substitution” or “No Sub”, reimbursement will be provided for the higher-cost interchangeable product only if the prescription is accompanied by a completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form for each of the lower-cost interchangeable drug products trialed. This form must be completely filled out noting the details of the adverse reaction and signed by the prescriber. In the case of a verbal prescription, the prescriber must satisfy the operator of the pharmacy or dispensing physician that a completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form for each of the lower-cost interchangeable drug products trialed has been completed and signed by the prescriber. A written record of this verbal prescription and the completed Health Canada Side Effect Reporting Form must be received by the pharmacy prior to claim submission. Upon receipt, the pharmacist must: • Fax, submit online or mail the completed and signed form to Health Canada’s Canada Vigilance Program; and • Retain his or her copy of the completed and signed Side Effect Reporting Form. (ontario.ca, Revision #17; 2026-08-03 ↗)

Soflax · DIN 01994344 Manufacturer: Pharmascience Inc.; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Marketed since 1993-12-31 · brand SOFLAX CAPSULES 100MG · ATC A06AA02 DOCUSATE SODIUM · form Capsule · route Oral · ingredients DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 MG · company Pharmascience inc · schedule Non-prescription drugs

DIN 01994344: Soflax Raw flags: sec3=Y, selfMed=Y Item: 561200008; group id 649; item number 1629; lccId None; manufacturer id PMS Source form: Cap; strength: 100mg Recorded listing: General benefit; self-medication (OTC-type) product Source prices (unrounded): $0.0328; ministry $0.0328 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=01994344 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=14487

Interchangeable products

Colace · DIN 02106256 · $0.0328 Docusate Sodium · DIN 00716731 · $0.0328 Jamp-Docusate Sodium · DIN 02245946 · $0.0328

Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2024-04-17); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=01994344

Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00