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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-AZITHROMYCIN

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-AZITHROMYCIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-AZITHROMYCIN 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 16, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-AZITHROMYCIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength200MG
Last updated2020-06-16

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

NOVO-AZITHROMYCIN PEDIATRIC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

200MG · DIN 02315165

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AVA-AZITHROMYCIN

AVANSTRA INC

200MG · DIN 02363380

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-AZITHROMYCIN

DOMINION PHARMACAL

200MG · DIN 02282437

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZITHROMAX CAP 250MG

PFIZER CANADA ULC

250MG · DIN 02091291

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZITHROMAX 600MG

PFIZER CANADA ULC

600MG · DIN 02231143

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-AZITHROMYCIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

250MG · DIN 02261634

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02418460

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

AZITHROMYCIN

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Shortage History