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Permanently Discontinued

METOJECT

MEDEXUS 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 METOJECT discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that METOJECT 7.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 5, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength7.5MG
Last updated2022-07-05

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

METHOTREXATE SODIUM INJ 20MG

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 00410195

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHOTREXATE DBL INJ 25MG/ML

DAVID BULL LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD.

25MG · DIN 00614343

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHOTREXATE DBL INJ 10MG/ML

DAVID BULL LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD.

10MG · DIN 00614335

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHOTREXATE DBL INJ 2.5MG/ML

DAVID BULL LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD.

2.5MG · DIN 00614327

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHOTREXATE INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

25MG · DIN 02182777

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHOTREXATE

PFIZER CANADA ULC

25MG · DIN 02170671

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

02320029

Strength

7.5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR INTRA-ARTERIAL

Active Ingredient

METHOTREXATE

See all METHOTREXATE products →

Shortage History