PREVEX B
GLAXOSMITHKLINE 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 PREVEX B discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PREVEX B has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 24, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PREVEX B not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.
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
TEVA-ECTOSONE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
BETADERM CRM 0.1%
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
BETADERM ONT 0.05%
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
BETADERM LOTION 0.1%
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIPROLENE
ORGANON CANADA INC.
TEVA-TOPILENE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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
00804541
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Shortage History
Other Products from GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02245127
DIN 02245126
DIN 02240835
DIN 02240836
DIN 02240837
1MG · DIN 02237820
2.5MG · DIN 02237821
DIN 02418401
120MCG · DIN 02540207
200MCG · DIN 02446588
100MCG · DIN 02446561
27.5MCG · DIN 02298589