DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION
ACCORD HEALTHCARE 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 DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 24, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION 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.
Closest Matches
DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
CUBICIN
CUBIST PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
CUBICIN RF
CUBIST PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION RF
BAXTER CORPORATION
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
02494590
Strength
500MG
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 ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
5MG · DIN 02381478
10MG · DIN 02381486
70MG · DIN 02381494
5MG · DIN 02419564
2.5MG · DIN 02419556
10MG · DIN 02419572
1MG · DIN 02351218
5MG · DIN 02487721
2.5MG · DIN 02487713
40MG · DIN 02457776
80MG · DIN 02457784
10MG · DIN 02457741