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Permanently Discontinued

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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2019-08-19

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

100MG · DIN 00030945

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PROVERA PAK 5MG TABLETS

PFIZER CANADA ULC

5MG · DIN 02010739

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PROVERA PAK 10MG TABLETS

PFIZER CANADA ULC

10MG · DIN 02010933

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

RATIO-MPA

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

2.5MG · DIN 02148552

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

MEPROGEST

PFIZER CANADA ULC

5MG · DIN 02212064

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

GEN-MEDROXY TABLET 5MG

GENPHARM ULC

5MG · DIN 02229839

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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

Active Ingredient

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE

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Shortage History