MUSE
PALADIN LABS 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 MUSE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MUSE 500MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 4, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MUSE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
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
PROSTIN VR STERILE SOLUTION
PFIZER CANADA ULC
ALPROSTADIL INJECTION, USP
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
ALPROSTADIL INJECTION USP
ADVANCED DOSAGE FORMS INC.
CAVERJECT STERILE POWDER - PWS 11.9MCG/VIAL
PFIZER CANADA ULC
CAVERJECT STERILE POWDER - PWS 23.2MCG/VIAL
PFIZER CANADA ULC
VITAROS
BGP PHARMA ULC
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
02238594
Strength
500MCG
Dosage Form
SUPPOSITORY
Route
URETHRAL
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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.