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Shortage Avoided

ARIXTRA

ASPEN PHARMACARE 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 ARIXTRA in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for ARIXTRA 2.5MG is marked resolved (last updated December 22, 2021).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength2.5MG
Last updated2021-12-22

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

02245531

Strength

2.5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

FONDAPARINUX SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-12-22

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

ARIXTRA has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.