CORTENEMA
APTALIS PHARMA CANADA ULC
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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 CORTENEMA discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CORTENEMA 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 3, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is CORTENEMA 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.
Other Products
CORTATE ONT 1%
SCHERING-PLOUGH CANADA INC
SOLU-CORTEF
PFIZER CANADA ULC
RECTOCORT ONT
WELCKER-LYSTER LTD., DIVISION OF TECHNILAB INC.
CORTICREME 0.1%
ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC
HYDROCORTISONE CREAM 0.5%
D.C. LABS LIMITED
HYDROCORTISONE CRM 1%
STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS 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
02112736
Strength
100MG
Dosage Form
ENEMA
Route
RECTAL
Active Ingredient
HYDROCORTISONE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-12-03
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
CORTENEMA has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from APTALIS PHARMA CANADA ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.