Nucynta - Discontinued (Top voted first)

Has Nucynta been discontinued?

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Just wanted to give an UPDATE in the situation:

I just spoke with Depomed (Monday, October 16th 2017 @ 6:45pm EST) who makes/distributes Nucynta and I can confirm that Nucynta is not being discontinued nor is there an actual lack of availability (see below) for any reason having to do with production. The only thing that changed with Nucynta was it’s “NDC number” which identifies the labeler, product, as well as the trade package size and part of this number is assigned by the FDA. As of the end of September, it is readily available at distributors and any lack of availability is likely a result of the distributor catching up with orders that may have been impacted by the change prior to that time. Walgreens is simply giving out blatantly incorrect information. If you are unable to find the medication, you can call Depomed directly and they will take your information (including which pharmacy you use) and have someone from patient services (I believe that’s the name of the department) call you back in order to try to help you. Depomed’s number is (866) 458-6389.

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Re: Patty (# 13)

You're welcome Patty. This has been an experience. Depo Med has a resource that will find in your area who has the quantities you need. Glad this site is available. I believe it was helpful to a lot of people, including me to you. Be blessed & much success!

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

Walgreens has stated Nucynta has been discontinued as of 9/14/2017. Could not fill my prescription.

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Re: Vero (# 11)

Thank you for the info. After calling numerous pharmacies in my area with no success on the Nucynta, I was about to lose it. I simply can not deal with this messing with our medication any more than they have done. I came on here & found your message. I called the ph # and they were able to help me with a pharmacy that had my medicine, the Nucynta. Thank you so much, God Bless you for posting the info that you shared.

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

My mother has had this medication prescribed 3 months ago for the first time. It was the Nucynta ER 150mg tablet twice a day. She is a Cancer patient. It took two months for the insurance company to approve it because it’s an unusual medication prescribed to patients and also not included in their formulary. After the Pre authorization went through from her insurance, two months after several calls and hard work from her doctor, Walgreens told me that they didn’t have it and could not order it because it was going to be discontinued. However, I found the medication at CVS Pharmacy in the city I live (Allentown, PA). CVS hasn’t had any trouble ordering the medication because it is still on the market. The only thing is that they (CVS) advised me to call at least a week in advance before she is due for her prescription because it takes a few days for them to get it delivered to their pharmacy from their supplier. So, that is what I did this month (November 2017). I called them in advance on 11/16/2017 and they had it available the day they said they will on 11/21/2017.

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Re: Binkiebc (# 18)

I called Depomed (866-394-9073); Nucynta ex 100 is still available! They will give you the # of a pharmacy that has it in stock!

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I'm sorry, what thing are you looking for?

I am not finding any information, at this time, that Nucynta, which contains the active ingredient Tapentadol, that is used to treat pain, has been discontinued. However, if it was a very recent action, it may not be added to the FDA databases, yet.

Do you have a source for this information?

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Tapentadol/­

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Re: Dls (# 2)

my walgreens told me it is discontinued also. sept 22

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Has it been discontinued or is it a manufacturer issue? Walgreens told me they have discontinued the med. Is that how you find out you're no longer taking the medication...? The pharmacy has had my prescription since 9/14/17 and notified me yesterday when I called.

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Nycunta ER has not been discontinued, there's just been a change in the order number of the product.

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Re: Patty (# 10)

Nycunta ER has not been discontinued. I put a phone number for Depo Med contact but it was removed; the reason for removal of the number was that it could not be verified. I suggest you email/call Depo Med, they will respond. I had my prescription for Nycunta ER filled 10/16/17. Janie at Depo Med said the product number had been changed because Depo Med acquired the company that made the product. But it is still being made.

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Re: Butch J (# 12)

You can find Depomed's number at the bottom of my post (#11) if anyone needs it.

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Re: SUSAN (# 16)

Its extremely hard to have it filled because supposedly it was made in Puerto Rico and when the hurricane hit everything stopped. I tried every pharmacy in town and they won't tell you anything unless you physically go there and give them the script, have them order it, tell you they cant get it, pick up the script and go somewhere else. Im not kidding. i did that. The drs office finally called some independent pharmacies and one had 100 of the 112 i needed. I dont think nucynta does anything. And when I filled it despite using a coupon the price had gone up because of Puerto Rucos situation. Good luck in getting it filled but I wouldnt count on it.

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My pain mgmt dr said the owner of the Nucynta manufacturer sold to another and that is creating delays. Seems there are many stories out there. All I get from every pharmacy is that it’s on backorder and has been for a month. I prefer Nucynta ER bc it helps minimize my need for Percocet.

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Re: Manda (# 28)

My Dr had me fill with another pharmacy. That pharmacy said that because of the new laws in place this year that CVS is having trouble filling prescription diptions. When I called the manufacturer they confirmed there has been a shortage for a few years but that this has the been the worst yet due to hurricane almost wiping plant off face of earth.
Also, manufacturer gave me another number to call. I guess because of the shortage they have hired a team as medication locators. They found one place that showed having it in stock but when they called to confirm it had been filled. The pharmacy that ended up filling my prescription was a small family owned & operated pharmacy. So definitely call around and try the hospital pharmacies too.

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My mother has been taking nucynta for years. It's the only drug she doesn't have a reaction to. Her pharmacy has said it was a manufacturing problem and they would have it in a few weeks. Doesn't help right now as a believe she is having withdrawals.

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My doctor lowered my Nycunta from 150mg after a couple of years to 100mg with no explanation. Then Walgreens advised it was discontinued by the maker and the doctors knew it. Hmmm not sure what's going on but I think further investigation is needed.

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I've been informed that it's not discontinued.

Editor's note: a phone number has been removed from this message as it could not be verified.

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Giant pharmacy has told me that Nycenta er is discontinued. Does anyone know if this is true?

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Re: Butch J (# 8)

I just got off the phone with Walgreens. I dropped a script for Nuycnta. Walgreens first said they had to order it. I just called them and the pharmacist said the manufacturer discontinued it and they tried to get it from two distributors and couldnt. So i called the drs office to ask for something else and she said theyre still making it the problem is it comes from Puerto Rico and thats why they cant get it now.

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