Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 2, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Raw material availability.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength2MG
Last updated2019-01-02

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

ADRIAMYCIN PFS

PFIZER CANADA ULC

2MG · DIN 02071002

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

2MG · DIN 02230108

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP

STRIDES PHARMA CANADA INC

2MG · DIN 02413973

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CAELYX

BAXTER CORPORATION

2MG · DIN 02238389

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYOCET

SOPHERION THERAPEUTICS LLC

2MG · DIN 02245015

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PEGYLATED LIPOSOMAL DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION

DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

2MG · DIN 02544857

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02375710

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRAVESICAL

Active Ingredient

DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-01-02

Reason for Shortage

Raw material availability