BUSULFEX
OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD
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 BUSULFEX discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BUSULFEX 60MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 2, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is BUSULFEX not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
BUSULFAN INJECTION
APOTEX INC
BUSULFAN FOR INJECTION
STERIMAX INC
Other Products
MYLERAN
ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
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
02240602
Strength
60MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Shortage History
Other Products from OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
5MG · DIN 02322382
15MG · DIN 02322404
20MG · DIN 02322412
30MG · DIN 02322455
2MG · DIN 02322374
10MG · DIN 02322390
720MG · DIN 02554569
960MG · DIN 02554577
300MG · DIN 02420864
400MG · DIN 02420872
DIN 02437538
DIN 02437511