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No shortage on file

DESFERAL

MITEM PHARMA

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of DESFERAL in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of DESFERAL 500MG reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file3 products

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.

Closest Matches

PMS-DEFEROXAMINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

500MG · DIN 02242055

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DESFERAL 2G

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

2G · DIN 01981250

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE FOR INJECTION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

2G · DIN 02261820

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

01981242

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

Powder For Solution

Route

Intramuscular Intravenous Subcutaneous Intraperitoneal

Active Ingredient

DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE

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Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.