Permanently Discontinued

PREVNAR 13

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 PREVNAR 13 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PREVNAR 13 34MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 4.4MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 15, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PREVNAR 13 not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength34MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 4.4MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG

Last updated2026-05-15

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

02335204

Strength

34MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 4.4MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG 2.2MCG

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPHTHERIAE CRM-197 PROTEIN PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 1 PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 5 PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 4 PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 6B PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 9V PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 3 PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 19A PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 14 PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 19F PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 18C PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 23F PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 6A PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE SEROTYPE 7F

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Product Monograph

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Shortage History

2026-05-15

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

40MG · DIN 02511053

20MG · DIN 02511061

40MG · DIN 02511045

DIN 02544040

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10MG · DIN 01947672