Permanently Discontinued

MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL FOR INJECTION USP

STERIMAX 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 MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL FOR INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL FOR INJECTION USP 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 7, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL FOR INJECTION USP 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 strength500MG

Last updated2024-08-07

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

MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL FOR INJECTION, USP

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

500MG · DIN 02444836

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CELLCEPT I.V.

HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED

500MG · DIN 02240347

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MYLAN-MYCOPHENOLATE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

500MG · DIN 02370549

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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ACCEL-MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL TABLETS

ACCEL PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02400723

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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CO MYCOPHENOLATE

COBALT PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY

500MG · DIN 02379996

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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APO-MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02513722

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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

02479974

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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Shortage History

2024-08-07

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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