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Permanently Discontinued

ERYTHRO-ES

AA PHARMA INC

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 ERYTHRO-ES discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ERYTHRO-ES has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 8, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ERYTHRO-ES 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 file6 products
Last updated2018-12-08

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

ILOSONE LIQUID 125MG/5ML

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

125MG · DIN 00015474

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

NOVO-RYTHRO STEARATE TAB 250MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00391581

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

ERYTHROCIN FILMTAB 500MG

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00266515

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

ILOSONE LIQUID 250MG/5ML

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

250MG · DIN 00210641

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

NOVO-RYTHRO ESTOLATE SUSPENSION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

125MG · DIN 00021172

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

NOVO-RYTHRO ETHYLSUCCINATE PWR 400MG/5ML

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

400MG · DIN 00652318

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

00637416

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-12-08

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

ERYTHRO-ES has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.