Permanently Discontinued

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 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

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file4 products

Last updated2018-10-12

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

TARO-DOCETAXEL

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

80MG · DIN 02465647

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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DOCETAXEL INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

10MG · DIN 02361957

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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PMS-DOCETAXEL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

80MG · DIN 02436388

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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ACT DOCETAXEL 40 MG/ML

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

80MG · DIN 02441845

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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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

02412233

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-12

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

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

2017-10-05

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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

ACETAMINOPHEN WITH CODEINE - CAPLET

DIN 02143933

DIN 00834319

3.5MG · DIN 02438399

0.5MG · DIN 02301407

200MG · DIN 02420163

100MG · DIN 02420155