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

METHOTREXATE SODIUM INJECTION

TEVA CANADA 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 METHOTREXATE SODIUM INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that METHOTREXATE SODIUM INJECTION 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 28, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is METHOTREXATE SODIUM INJECTION 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 strength25MG
Last updated2025-05-28

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

METHOTREXATE INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

25MG · DIN 02182777

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHOTREXATE

PFIZER CANADA ULC

25MG · DIN 02170671

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHOTREXATE SODIUM INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

25MG · DIN 02161168

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

METHOTREXATE DBL INJ 25MG/ML

DAVID BULL LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD.

25MG · DIN 00614343

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHOTREXATE SOD INJ 25MG/ML USP

DAVID BULL LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD.

25MG · DIN 02084481

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHOTREXATE SODIUM INJ 25.0MG/ML

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

25MG · DIN 00321397

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame 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

02099705

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRATHECAL INTRAMUSCULAR INTRA-ARTERIAL INTRACEREBROVENTRICULAR

Active Ingredient

METHOTREXATE

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Shortage History