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Active Shortage

CEFEPIME FOR INJECTION

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 CEFEPIME FOR INJECTION in Canada?

Yes. CEFEPIME FOR INJECTION 2G has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is CEFEPIME FOR INJECTION not available?

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

When will CEFEPIME FOR INJECTION 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 file5 products
Affected strength2G
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

MAXIPIME FOR INJECTION-PWS IV 2GM

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

2G · DIN 02163640

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

MAXIPIME FOR INJECTION -PWS IV IM 1G

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

1G · DIN 02163632

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CEFEPIME FOR INJECTION

APOTEX INC

1G · DIN 02319020

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CEFEPIME FOR INJECTION USP

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

1G · DIN 02499088

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CEFEPIME FOR INJECTION, USP

QILU PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.

1G · DIN 02463997

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent 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

02319039

Strength

2G

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INJECTION

Active Ingredient

CEFEPIME (CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE)

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.