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

INTRON A

MERCK CANADA 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 INTRON A discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that INTRON A has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 10, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is INTRON A not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Last updated2017-08-10

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

02231651

Shortage History