DEPO-PROVERA STERILE AQUEOUS SUSPENSION 50 MG/ML
PFIZER CANADA ULC
This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.
Quick answers
Is DEPO-PROVERA STERILE AQUEOUS SUSPENSION 50 MG/ML discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DEPO-PROVERA STERILE AQUEOUS SUSPENSION 50 MG/ML has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 19, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DEPO-PROVERA STERILE AQUEOUS SUSPENSION 50 MG/ML not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient
These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.
Other Products
PROVERA 100MG TABLETS
PFIZER CANADA ULC
PROVERA PAK 5MG TABLETS
PFIZER CANADA ULC
PROVERA PAK 10MG TABLETS
PFIZER CANADA ULC
RATIO-MPA
RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED
MEPROGEST
PFIZER CANADA ULC
GEN-MEDROXY TABLET 5MG
GENPHARM ULC
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
00030848
Strength
50MG
Dosage Form
SUSPENSION
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR
Compare with another product →
Shortage History
Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 02511053
20MG · DIN 02511061
40MG · DIN 02511045
DIN 02544040
5MG · DIN 01947664
10MG · DIN 01947672
20MG · DIN 01947680
40MG · DIN 01947699
DIN 02237367
DIN 02237368
DIN 02237369
50MG · DIN 02401347