BYETTA
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
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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 BYETTA discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BYETTA 5MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 27, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is BYETTA not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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.
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ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
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
02361809
Strength
5MCG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredient
EXENATIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2022-07-27
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MG · DIN 02236606
1MG · DIN 02224135
DIN 02518058
0.5MG · DIN 00786616
60MG · DIN 02455005
90MG · DIN 02368544
2MG · DIN 02448610
10MCG · DIN 02361817
100MG · DIN 02535696
50MG · DIN 02184478
10MG · DIN 02247162
20MG · DIN 02247163