Permanently Discontinued

FLUOROURACIL INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 FLUOROURACIL INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that FLUOROURACIL INJECTION USP 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 17, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is FLUOROURACIL INJECTION USP 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 · 2 same form & route

Affected strength50MG

Report last updated2022-01-17

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

Closest Matches

FLUOROURACIL INJECTION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

50MG · DIN 00012882

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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FLUOROURACIL INJECTION USP

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

50MG · DIN 02413450

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

EFUDEX

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

5% · DIN 00330582

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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TOLAK

HILL DERMACEUTICALS INC

4% · DIN 02485346

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02182742

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

FLUOROURACIL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-01-17

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

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

40MG · DIN 02511053

40MG · DIN 02511045

20MG · DIN 02511061

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672