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Permanently Discontinued

VENTOLIN NEBULES P.F. - 5MG/2.5ML

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 VENTOLIN NEBULES P.F. - 5MG/2.5ML discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that VENTOLIN NEBULES P.F. - 5MG/2.5ML has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 30, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is VENTOLIN NEBULES P.F. - 5MG/2.5ML 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 strength5MG
Last updated2022-06-30

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

RATIO-SALBUTAMOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

5MG · DIN 00860808

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-SALBUTAMOL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

5MG · DIN 02069571

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ SALBUTAMOL

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 02154412

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VENTOLIN RESPIRATOR SOLUTION 5MG/ML

GLAXO CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 01947222

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MED SALBUTAMOL INHALATION SOLUTION 1MG/ML

MEDICAN PHARMA INCORPORATED

1MG · DIN 02084333

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VENTODISK PWR 200MCG/BLISTER

GLAXO CANADA INC

200MCG · DIN 00832766

Different 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

02213427

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INHALATION

Active Ingredient

SALBUTAMOL

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Shortage History