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

PROSTIN F2 ALPHA

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 PROSTIN F2 ALPHA discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PROSTIN F2 ALPHA 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 11, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file3 products
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2019-02-11

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

PROSTIN E2 VAGINAL GEL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

1MG · DIN 01919679

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PROSTIN E2 TABLETS

PFIZER CANADA ULC

0.5MG · DIN 00400688

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CERVIDIL

FERRING INC

10MG · DIN 02231047

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

00318736

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRA-AMNIOTIC

Active Ingredient

DINOPROST

See all DINOPROST products →

Shortage History