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 10MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 2, 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.
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
02361817
Strength
10MCG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredient
EXENATIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2022-02-02
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
90MG · DIN 02368544
60MG · DIN 02455005
2MG · DIN 02448610
5MCG · DIN 02361809
100MG · DIN 02535696
50MG · DIN 02184478
10MG · DIN 02247162
20MG · DIN 02247163