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Permanently Discontinued

EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 19, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength1MG
Last updated2025-08-19

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

EPINEPHRINE INJ 1:10000 STERILE

INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.

0.1MG · DIN 00243604

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

EPIPEN

VIATRIS SPECIALTY LLC

0.3MG · DIN 00509558

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CORD NO2 GINGIVAL RETRACTION

GINGI-PAK LABS, DIVISION OF BELPORT CO., INC.

0.5MG · DIN 00479306

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

GINGIYARN W EPINEPH NO1 0.55MG/2.5CM

VAN R DENTAL PRODUCTS INC.

.55MG · DIN 00572705

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

RACELLETS NO2 SUT

PASCAL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

1.15MG · DIN 00407690

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

EPIFRIN 1%

ALLERGAN INC

1% · DIN 00001104

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

00710814

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRACARDIAC

Active Ingredient

EPINEPHRINE

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Shortage History