JAMP-VANCOMYCIN
JAMP PHARMA 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 JAMP-VANCOMYCIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that JAMP-VANCOMYCIN 1G has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 13, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is JAMP-VANCOMYCIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
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
STERILE VANCOMYCIN HCL USP 1.0GM/VIAL
LYPHOMED, DIVISION OF FUJISAWA CANADA INC.
VANCOCIN INJ 1GM/VIAL ADVANTAGE
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
PMS-VANCOMYCIN 1 G
PHARMASCIENCE INC
STERILE VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, USP
PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS OF CANADA INC
VANCOCIN CP ADD-VANTAGE INJ 500MG/VIAL
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP
PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS OF 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
02420309
Strength
1G
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.
Shortage History
Other Products from JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
225MG · DIN 02420694
250MG · DIN 02529459
50MG · DIN 02423227
2.5MG · DIN 02492199
10MG · DIN 02429225
5MG · DIN 02429217
DIN 02532174
DIN 02532182
500MG · DIN 02523825
2MG · DIN 02553341
100MG · DIN 02509172
25MG · DIN 02509164