Shortage Avoided

DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE FOR INJECTION

PFIZER 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 DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE FOR INJECTION in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE FOR INJECTION 500MG is marked resolved (last updated May 9, 2018).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusShortage Avoided

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength500MG

Last updated2018-05-09

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

02241600

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAPERITONEAL INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-05-09

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗