Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

DEPO-MEDROL WITH LIDOCAINE

PFIZER CANADA INC

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-MEDROL WITH LIDOCAINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DEPO-MEDROL WITH LIDOCAINE 10MG 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 16, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DEPO-MEDROL WITH LIDOCAINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength10MG 40MG
Last updated2018-10-16

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

00260428

Strength

10MG 40MG

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

INTRA-ARTICULAR INTRABURSAL

Active Ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE

Shortage History