PREVYMIS
MERCK 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 PREVYMIS discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PREVYMIS 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 10, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PREVYMIS 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
PREVYMIS
MERCK CANADA INC
LUPIN-LETERMOVIR
LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED
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
02469405
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Shortage History
Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 00782327
20MG · DIN 02483548
10MG · DIN 02483513
15MG · DIN 02483521
100MG · DIN 02451816
50MG · DIN 02244265
70MG · DIN 02244266
DIN 02549891
DIN 02482592
200MG · DIN 02387174
0.05% · DIN 00688622
0.05% · DIN 00862975