IMURAN
ASPEN PHARMACARE 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 IMURAN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that IMURAN 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 8, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is IMURAN 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.
Other Products
IMURAN
ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
AZATHIOPRINE
BDH INC.
RATIO-AZATHIOPRINE
RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED
APO-AZATHIOPRINE
APOTEX INC
RIVA-AZATHIOPRINE 50 MG
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
NTP-AZATHIOPRINE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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
02244895
Strength
50MG
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Shortage History
Other Products from ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02087286
2MG · DIN 00004715
2.5MG · DIN 02245531
7.5MG · DIN 02258056
2MG · DIN 02493055
10MG · DIN 02018950
100MCG · DIN 02213206
50MCG · DIN 02213192
300MCG · DIN 02213230
150MCG · DIN 02213214
200MCG · DIN 02213222
DIN 00886858