Permanently Discontinued

EPTIFIBATIDE 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 EPTIFIBATIDE INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that EPTIFIBATIDE INJECTION 0.75MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 27, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is EPTIFIBATIDE INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file1 product

Affected strength0.75MG

Last updated2017-06-27

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

EPTIFIBATIDE INJECTION

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

2MG · DIN 02460386

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo 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

02405083

Strength

0.75MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

EPTIFIBATIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-06-27

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

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

2020-02-13

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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.

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DIN 02143933

DIN 00834319

3.5MG · DIN 02438399

0.5MG · DIN 02301407

100MG · DIN 02420155

200MG · DIN 02420163