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

IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN FOR 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 IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN FOR INJECTION has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN FOR INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Last updated2018-08-15

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

02357437

Shortage History