AXIRON
ELI LILLY 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 AXIRON discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AXIRON 2% has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is AXIRON not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
TESTOSTERONE PROPIONATE INJ 100MG/ML
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
TESTOSTERONE PROPIONATE INJECTION, USP
STERIMAX INC
TESTOSTERONE ENANTHATE INJ 200MG/ML
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
MALOGEN IN OIL LIQ 100MG/ML
GERMIPHENE CORPORATION
MALOGEX LA200 LIQ 200MG/ML
GERMIPHENE CORPORATION
TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE INJECTION, USP
STERIMAX 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
02382369
Strength
2%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
TOPICAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from ELI LILLY CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MG · DIN 02338327
100MG · DIN 02306433
500MG · DIN 02253437
100UNIT · DIN 02444844
100UNIT · DIN 02461528
100UNIT · DIN 02444852
5MG · DIN 02296896
10MG · DIN 02248088
20MG · DIN 02248089
2.5MG · DIN 02296888
30MG · DIN 02301482
60MG · DIN 02301490