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Permanently Discontinued

PAMIDRONATE DISODIUM OMEGA 3 MG/ML

OMEGA LABORATORIES 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 PAMIDRONATE DISODIUM OMEGA 3 MG/ML discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PAMIDRONATE DISODIUM OMEGA 3 MG/ML 3.0MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PAMIDRONATE DISODIUM OMEGA 3 MG/ML not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength3.0MG
Last updated2017-10-05

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

AREDIA 90MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

90MG · DIN 02059789

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AREDIA 30MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

30MG · DIN 02059762

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AREDIA LIQ INJ 3MG/ML

GEIGY PHARMACEUTICALS, CIBA-GEIGY CANADA LTD.

3MG · DIN 01974491

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AREDIA

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

60MG · DIN 02059770

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PAMIDRONATE DISODIUM FOR INJECTION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

9MG · DIN 02264986

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-PAMIDRONATE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

30MG · DIN 02245998

Different strengthDifferent 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

02249669

Strength

3.0MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

PAMIDRONATE DISODIUM

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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.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History