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Active Shortage

DOCETAXEL INJECTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 DOCETAXEL INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DOCETAXEL INJECTION 80MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 12, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DOCETAXEL INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file4 products
Affected strength80MG
Last updated2017-10-05

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.

Closest Matches

TARO-DOCETAXEL

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

80MG · DIN 02465647

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACT DOCETAXEL 40 MG/ML

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

80MG · DIN 02441845

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PMS-DOCETAXEL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

80MG · DIN 02436388

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOCETAXEL INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

10MG · DIN 02361957

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02412233

Strength

80MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

DOCETAXEL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

DOCETAXEL INJECTION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.