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Permanently Discontinued

STATEX DPS 50MG/ML

PALADIN LABS 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 STATEX DPS 50MG/ML discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that STATEX DPS 50MG/ML has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 18, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is STATEX DPS 50MG/ML not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Last updated2019-04-18

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

MORPHINE SULFATE INJ 10MG/ML USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 00392588

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

MORPHINE SULFATE INJ 15MG/ML USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

15MG · DIN 00392561

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

MORPHINE HP 50

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

50MG · DIN 00617288

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

MORPHINE HP 25 - 25MG/ML

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

25MG · DIN 00676411

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

STATEX

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

5MG · DIN 00594652

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

MS.IR

PURDUE PHARMA

10MG · DIN 02014211

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

00705799

Active Ingredient

MORPHINE SULFATE

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Shortage History