Active Shortage

CYANOCOBALAMIN INJECTION, USP

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 CYANOCOBALAMIN INJECTION, USP in Canada?

Yes. CYANOCOBALAMIN INJECTION, USP 1000MCG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated June 5, 2018).

Why is CYANOCOBALAMIN INJECTION, USP not available?

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

When will CYANOCOBALAMIN INJECTION, USP 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 file2 products

Affected strength1000MCG

Last updated2018-06-05

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

VITAMIN B12 TAB 5MCG

THERAPEUTIC FOODS CO.

5MCG · DIN 00191019

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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VIT B12 CTR SRT 1200MCG

BIOENERGY INC.

1.2MG · DIN 00540013

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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

02413795

Strength

1000MCG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

VITAMIN B12

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-06-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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

AZITHROMYCIN FOR INJECTION, USP

500MG · DIN 02385473

333MG · DIN 02293269

40MG · DIN 02257963

10MG · DIN 02257955

DIN 02388138

DIN 02388146