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Permanently Discontinued

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.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file2 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength500MCG
Report last updated2022-06-04
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

500MCG · DIN 00559253

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CAVERJECT STERILE POWDER - PWS 23.2MCG/VIAL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

20MCG · DIN 02215187

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.

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02238594

Strength

500MCG

Dosage Form

SUPPOSITORY

Route

URETHRAL

Active Ingredient

ALPROSTADIL

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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