Permanently Discontinued

INFANRIX-IPV

GLAXOSMITHKLINE 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 INFANRIX-IPV discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that INFANRIX-IPV 32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT 40UNIT 30UNIT 8MCG 25MCG 25MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 28, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is INFANRIX-IPV not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT 40UNIT 30UNIT 8MCG 25MCG 25MCG

Last updated2021-10-28

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

02241284

Strength

32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT 40UNIT 30UNIT 8MCG 25MCG 25MCG

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS TYPE III INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS TYPE II INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS TYPE I TETANUS TOXOID DIPHTHERIA TOXOID PERTACTIN FILAMENTOUS HAEMAGGLUTININ PERTUSSIS TOXOID

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-28

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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