GEMCITABINE FOR INJECTION, USP
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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 GEMCITABINE FOR INJECTION, USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that GEMCITABINE FOR INJECTION, USP 1G has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is GEMCITABINE FOR INJECTION, USP 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.
Closest Matches
GEMZAR (1GM/VIAL)
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
GEMCITABINE FOR INJECTION
FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
Other Products
GEMZAR (200MG/VIAL)
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
AJ-GEMCITABINE
AGILA JAMP CANADA INC
GEMCITABINE FOR INJECTION USP
GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC
GEMCITABINE SUN FOR INJECTION
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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
02407302
Strength
1G
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Shortage History
Other Products from MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
500MG · DIN 02385473
333MG · DIN 02293269
40MG · DIN 02257963
10MG · DIN 02257955
DIN 02388138
DIN 02388146
50MG · DIN 02468549
2G · DIN 02407310
25MG · DIN 02247243
12.5MG · DIN 02554631
50MG · DIN 02554666
100MG · DIN 02554674