ALIMTA
ELI LILLY 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 ALIMTA discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ALIMTA 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 18, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ALIMTA 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
PEMETREXED FOR INJECTION, USP
DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
Other Products
ACT PEMETREXED
ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
PEMETREXED DISODIUM FOR INJECTION
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
PEMETREXED
APOTEX 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
02253437
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Shortage History
Other Products from ELI LILLY CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MG · DIN 02338327
100MG · DIN 02306433
30MG · DIN 02382369
100UNIT · DIN 02444852
100UNIT · DIN 02444844
100UNIT · DIN 02461528
20MG · DIN 02248089
2.5MG · DIN 02296888
5MG · DIN 02296896
10MG · DIN 02248088
30MG · DIN 02301482
60MG · DIN 02301490