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Active Shortage

APO-SALVENT 5MG/ML

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-SALVENT 5MG/ML in Canada?

Yes. APO-SALVENT 5MG/ML has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is APO-SALVENT 5MG/ML not available?

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

When will APO-SALVENT 5MG/ML 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 strength5MG
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.

Closest Matches

RATIO-SALBUTAMOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

5MG · DIN 00860808

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-SALBUTAMOL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

5MG · DIN 02069571

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ SALBUTAMOL

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 02154412

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VENTOLIN RESPIRATOR SOLUTION 5MG/ML

GLAXO CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 01947222

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NOVO-SALMOL TAB 4MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

4MG · DIN 00620963

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MED SALBUTAMOL INHALATION SOLUTION 1MG/ML

MEDICAN PHARMA INCORPORATED

1MG · DIN 02084333

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

02046741

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INHALATION ORAL

Active Ingredient

SALBUTAMOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.