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Permanently Discontinued

METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR 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 METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION 125MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 13, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Affected strength125MG
Last updated2020-02-13

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

SOLUMEDROL INJ 125MG STERILE MIXOVIAL

THE UPJOHN COMPANY OF CANADA

125MG · DIN 00030651

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

SOLU-MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

500MG · DIN 00030678

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SOLUMEDROL INJ 40MG STERILE MIXOVIAL

THE UPJOHN COMPANY OF CANADA

40MG · DIN 00030643

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MEDROL TOPICAL 0.25%

PFIZER CANADA ULC

2.5MG · DIN 00031062

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

4MG · DIN 00030988

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02231894

Strength

125MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

METHYLPREDNISOLONE

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History