PMS-ZOLEDRONIC ACID
PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-ZOLEDRONIC ACID discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-ZOLEDRONIC ACID 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 3, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PMS-ZOLEDRONIC ACID not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.
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
VAL-ZOLEDRONIC ACID
BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
ZOLEDRONIC ACID CONCENTRATE
APOTEX INC
ZOLEDRONIC ACID - Z
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
ACT ZOLEDRONIC ACID CONCENTRATE
ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
ZOLEDRONIC ACID FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE
DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
JAMP-ZOLEDRONIC ACID
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
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.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
DIN
02403056
Strength
4MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Shortage History
Manufacturing issues
Manufacturing issues
Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02303299
DIN 01999648
DIN 01999656
DIN 02028174
DIN 02025337
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
81MG · DIN 02244993
81MG · DIN 02394790
80MG · DIN 02009013
80MG · DIN 02238545
40MG · DIN 02399393