FORTAZ
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 FORTAZ discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that FORTAZ 6G has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 22, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is FORTAZ 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.
Closest Matches
CEFTAZIDIME FOR INJECTION, USP
FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
CEFTAZIDIME FOR INJECTION BP
STERIMAX INC
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
02212234
Strength
6G
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
CEFTAZIDIME
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-12-22
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
200MCG · DIN 02446588
100MCG · DIN 02446561
27.5MCG · DIN 02298589