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Shortage Avoided

ALVESCO

ASTRAZENECA 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 there a shortage of ALVESCO in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for ALVESCO 200MCG is marked resolved (last updated October 3, 2017).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength200MCG
Last updated2017-10-03

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02285614

Strength

200MCG

Dosage Form

AEROSOL, METERED DOSE

Route

INHALATION

Active Ingredient

CICLESONIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-03

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.