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Permanently Discontinued

NUTROPIN AQ PEN CARTRIDGE

HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE 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 NUTROPIN AQ PEN CARTRIDGE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NUTROPIN AQ PEN CARTRIDGE 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 4, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NUTROPIN AQ PEN CARTRIDGE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2018-01-04

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

NORDITROPIN NORDIFLEX

NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02334860

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NUTROPIN AQ - SC 5MG/ML

HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02229722

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SAIZEN

EMD SERONO, A DIVISION OF EMD INC., CANADA

5MG · DIN 02237971

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OMNITROPE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 02325063

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NORDITROPIN SIMPLEXX

NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC

15MG · DIN 02334968

Different strengthSame dosage formSame 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

02249002

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

SOMATROPIN

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Shortage History