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

MENOMUNE-A/C/Y/W-135

SANOFI PASTEUR LIMITED

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 MENOMUNE-A/C/Y/W-135 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MENOMUNE-A/C/Y/W-135 500MCG 500MCG 500MCG 500MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 29, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MENOMUNE-A/C/Y/W-135 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 strength500MCG 500MCG 500MCG 500MCG
Last updated2017-03-29

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

00588490

Strength

500MCG 500MCG 500MCG 500MCG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE ANTIGEN GROUP W-135 MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE ANTIGEN GROUP Y MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE ANTIGEN GROUP C MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE ANTIGEN GROUP A

Shortage History