Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

EPIRUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION

PFIZER 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 EPIRUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that EPIRUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is EPIRUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION 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 strength2MG
Last updated2017-09-05

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.

Closest Matches

PHARMORUBICIN PFS

PHARMASCIENCE INC

2MG · DIN 02065703

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

EPIRUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION

STRIDES PHARMA CANADA INC

2MG · DIN 02413221

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PHARMORUBICIN RDF INJ 50MG/VIAL

ADRIA LABORATORIES OF CANADA LTD.

50MG · DIN 00640069

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHARMORUBICIN RDF

PFIZER CANADA ULC

10MG · DIN 02065746

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

EPIRUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

50MG · DIN 02301067

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

02264927

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

EPIRUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE

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Shortage History