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Active Shortage

PACLITAXEL FOR INJECTION USP

STERIMAX 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 there a shortage of PACLITAXEL FOR INJECTION USP in Canada?

Yes. PACLITAXEL FOR INJECTION USP 6MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

When will PACLITAXEL FOR INJECTION USP be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength6MG
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.

Closest Matches

TAXOL

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

6MG · DIN 02016796

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PACLITAXEL FOR INJECTION

BIOLYSE PHARMA CORPORATION

6MG · DIN 02244372

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PACLITAXEL INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

6MG · DIN 02320150

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AJ-PACLITAXEL

AGILA JAMP CANADA INC

6MG · DIN 02409712

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PACLITAXEL INJECTION, USP

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

6MG · DIN 02408074

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PACLITAXEL INJECTION

IMMUNEX CORPORATION

6MG · DIN 02231605

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02320010

Strength

6MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

PACLITAXEL

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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