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Active Shortage

APO-IPRAVENT STERULES

APOTEX 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 APO-IPRAVENT STERULES in Canada?

Yes. APO-IPRAVENT STERULES 0.025% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is APO-IPRAVENT STERULES not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will APO-IPRAVENT STERULES be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength0.025%
Last updated2017-10-05

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

ATROVENT

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

250MCG · DIN 00731439

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-IPRAMIDE - LIQ 0.25MG/ML

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

.25MG · DIN 02210479

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AA-IPRAVENT

AA PHARMA INC

250MCG · DIN 02126222

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ATROVENT UDV SOL INH 250MCG/ML

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

250MCG · DIN 01950681

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ATROVENT UDV 125MCG/ML

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

125MCG · DIN 02026759

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-IPRATROPIUM UDV

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

125MCG · DIN 02097176

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02231494

Strength

0.025%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INHALATION

Active Ingredient

IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.