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Permanently Discontinued

MEDROXY-5

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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 MEDROXY-5 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MEDROXY-5 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 21, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MEDROXY-5 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 file6 products
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2020-08-21

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

PROVERA PAK 5MG TABLETS

PFIZER CANADA ULC

5MG · DIN 02010739

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEN-MEDROXY TABLET 5MG

GENPHARM ULC

5MG · DIN 02229839

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PROCLIM

FOURNIER PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 02239826

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PROVERA 100MG TABLETS

PFIZER CANADA ULC

100MG · DIN 00030945

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PROVERA PAK 10MG TABLETS

PFIZER CANADA ULC

10MG · DIN 02010933

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MEPROGEST

PFIZER CANADA ULC

2.5MG · DIN 02212056

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

02253577

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE

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Shortage History