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

TRACE ELEMENTS INJECTION USP

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 TRACE ELEMENTS INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TRACE ELEMENTS INJECTION USP 6.0MCG 0.42MG 1.67MG 0.37MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 13, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TRACE ELEMENTS INJECTION USP 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 strength6.0MCG 0.42MG 1.67MG 0.37MG
Last updated2019-03-13

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

00569046

Strength

6.0MCG 0.42MG 1.67MG 0.37MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

CHROMIC CHLORIDE CUPRIC CHLORIDE ZINC CHLORIDE MANGANESE CHLORIDE

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History