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Permanently Discontinued

CLIMARA 100

BAYER 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 CLIMARA 100 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CLIMARA 100 7.6MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 14, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CLIMARA 100 not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file4 products
Affected strength7.6MG
Last updated2018-08-14

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

ESTRADERM-25

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

2MG · DIN 00756849

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DELESTROGEN INJ 10MG/ML

THERAMED CORPORATION

10MG · DIN 00029238

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ESTRACE TAB 1MG

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

1MG · DIN 00464791

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ESTINYL TABLETS 0.02 MG.

SCHERING-PLOUGH CANADA INC

.02MG · DIN 00028215

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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

02231510

Strength

7.6MG

Dosage Form

PATCH

Route

TRANSDERMAL

Active Ingredient

ESTRADIOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-08-14

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons