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

IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN FOR INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN FOR INJECTION USP 250MG 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 23, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN FOR INJECTION USP 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 strength250MG 250MG
Last updated2021-08-23

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

02358336

Strength

250MG 250MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

CILASTATIN IMIPENEM

Shortage History