ENGERIX-B
GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
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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 ENGERIX-B discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ENGERIX-B 20MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 27, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ENGERIX-B not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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.
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PREHEVBRIO
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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
01919431
Strength
20MCG
Dosage Form
SUSPENSION
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR
Active Ingredient
HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-05-27
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02245127
DIN 02245126
DIN 02240835
DIN 02240836
DIN 02240837
1MG · DIN 02237820
2.5MG · DIN 02237821
DIN 02418401
120MCG · DIN 02540207
100MCG · DIN 02446561
200MCG · DIN 02446588
27.5MCG · DIN 02298589