VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
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 VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP 5G has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 22, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
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
STERILE VANCOMYCIN HCL 5.0GM/VIAL
LYPHOMED, DIVISION OF FUJISAWA CANADA INC.
Other Products
STERILE VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, USP
PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS OF CANADA INC
STERILE VANCOMYCIN HCL USP 1.0GM/VIAL
LYPHOMED, DIVISION OF FUJISAWA CANADA INC.
VANCOCIN CP ADD-VANTAGE INJ 500MG/VIAL
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP
PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS OF CANADA INC
VANCOCIN INJ 1GM/VIAL ADVANTAGE
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
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
02378337
Strength
5G
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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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.