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Shortage Avoided

CERETEC

GE HEALTHCARE 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 CERETEC in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for CERETEC 0.5MG is marked resolved (last updated June 23, 2025).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength0.5MG
Last updated2025-06-23

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

02484048

Strength

0.5MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

EXAMETAZIME

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-06-23

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.